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Bookmark or Share- Battle of Wake Island - WikipediaThe Battle of Wake Island was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on Wake Island. The assault began simultaneously with the attack on Pearl Harbor naval and air bases in Hawaii on the morning of 8 December 1941 (7 December in Hawaii), and ended on 23 December, with the surrender of American forces to the Empire of Japan .
- Battle of Wake Island | WWII Pacific Theater, USMC Victory - BritannicaBattle of Wake Island, (December 8–23, 1941), during World War II, battle for Wake Island, an atoll consisting of three coral islets (Wilkes, Peale, and Wake) in the central Pacific Ocean. During the battle a small force of U.S. Marines and civilian defenders fought elements of the Imperial Japanese Navy, which ultimately seized the island ...
- Wake Island: Exploring the Historical Significance of This Remote US ...Wake Island is a small, remote atoll in the Pacific Ocean that has a fascinating history. From its strategic military role during World War II to its unique wildlife and cultural significance today, Wake Island tells a story of bravery, sacrifice, and preservation.
- Wake Island - WikipediaWake Island (Marshallese: Ānen Kio, lit. 'island of the kio flower'), also known as Wake Atoll, is a coral atoll in the Micronesia subregion of the Pacific Ocean. The atoll is composed of three islets – Wake, Wilkes, and Peale Islands – surrounding a lagoon encircled by a coral reef.
- Wake Island | History, Map, Massacre, & Facts | BritannicaWake Island, atoll in the central Pacific Ocean, about 2,300 miles west of Honolulu. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States and comprises three coral islets that rise from an underwater volcano to 21 feet above sea level.
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