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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 19 MIN

005 - Chapter 4 - All Hands Have Behaved Splendidly

from Magnificent Fight- Marines in the Battle for Wake Island · host Robert J. Cressman

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarking on a trans-Pacific flight that will forever remain unfinished. Join us as we delve into this pivotal moment in history, narrated by Robert Cressman.

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005 - Chapter 4 - All Hands Have Behaved Splendidly

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On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges...

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