An illustrated examination of the daring last stand by a collection of marines, sailors, and other service personnel on Wake Island in World War II - one of the legendary stories of American military history.
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Jim Moran has written extensively on the uniforms, equipment and history of the United States Marine Corps. He is an enthusiastic collector of Marine Corps memorabilia and an honorary life member of the 2d Marine Division Association. When he is not accompanying USMC veterans on trips to the Pacific battlefields of World War II, Jim lives with his family in South Yorkshire.
Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). During Wolrd War II (1939-1945), on the same day that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, they also launched air attacks on Wake Island, an American marine and naval base in the Pacific. Three days later a Japanese invasion force stormed the island, but were bloodily repulsed by the scratch force of marines, sailors and even service personnel who defended it. Despite US attempts to relieve the island, the Japanese launched a much greater invasion a few weeks later and, despite gallant resistance, eventually caused the US Forces to surrender. This book tells the complete story of the vicious fighting on Wake Island, one of the near-legendary 'last stands' made by US military forces. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00107937283
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Anbieter: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). During Wolrd War II (1939-1945), on the same day that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, they also launched air attacks on Wake Island, an American marine and naval base in the Pacific. Three days later a Japanese invasion force stormed the island, but were bloodily repulsed by the scratch force of marines, sailors and even service personnel who defended it. Despite US attempts to relieve the island, the Japanese launched a much greater invasion a few weeks later and, despite gallant resistance, eventually caused the US Forces to surrender. This book tells the complete story of the vicious fighting on Wake Island, one of the near-legendary 'last stands' made by US military forces. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN1849086036VG
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Anbieter: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, USA
paperback. Zustand: Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_460891102
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Anbieter: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_482941573
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Anbieter: Coas Books, Las Cruces, NM, USA
Zustand: good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). Cover is worn. Pages have denting. Paperback. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers COBV.1849086036.G
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Anbieter: Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, USA
paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1546150
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Anbieter: Ramblin Rose Books, Bremerton, WA, USA
Magazine. Zustand: As New. Peter Dennis (illustrator). Book is illustrated card stock. Book is clean, bright and tight. No marks or creases. Illustrated with color and black & white photos. Campaign 144. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 007066
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR006992441
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Anbieter: Big River Books, Powder Springs, GA, USA
Zustand: good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BRV.1849086036.G
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Anbieter: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, USA
Zustand: As New. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). Unread copy in mint condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers VH9781849086035
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