The Story of Wake Island by James P.S. Devereux

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/87953 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Story of Wake Island Author: James P.S. Devereux Narrator: Joel Schrank Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Release date: 10-15-22 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings Genres: World War II Publisher's Summary: Just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, 36 Japanese bombers attacked Wake Island and destroyed eight of its 12 aircraft. Two more raids shortly followed, further reducing the defensive possibilities for the men who were left to defend this small area of American soil in the center of the Pacific Ocean. The Story of Wake Island takes the listener to the heart of the action from the point of view of the commanding officer. It is a brilliant account of this tragic event that demonstrated the fighting spirit of the American soldier even in the face of unbeatable odds.