Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific (2003)
This documentary is a captivating account of the defense of Wake Island by a small contingent of United States Marines and civilian contractors. From December 8th until December 23rd, 1941 the defenders thwarted an aerial attack and an attempted amphibious landing from a naval task force before finally being overwhelmed by the third attempt by the Japanese Imperial Navy.
Director: Craig Haffner
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 2, 2003
Cast
- Will Lyman - Narrator
- Brad Borman - Himself
- Robert F. Haidinger - Himself
- John R. Dale - Himself
- Ralph J. Holewinski - Himself
Screenplay
Production: History, Greystone Communications
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, u.s. marine, pacific theater, 1940s, wake island
More Films by Director: Craig Haffner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific about?
- This documentary is a captivating account of the defense of Wake Island by a small contingent of United States Marines and civilian contractors. From December 8th until December 23rd, 1941 the defenders thwarted an aerial attack and an attempted amphibious landing from a naval task force before finally being overwhelmed by the third attempt by the Japanese Imperial Navy.
- Who directed Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific?
- Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific was directed by Craig Haffner.
- Who stars in Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific?
- Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific stars Will Lyman, Brad Borman, Robert F. Haidinger, John R. Dale, Ralph J. Holewinski.
- How long is Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific?
- Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific?
- Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific produced?
- Wake Island: Alamo of the Pacific was produced in United States of America.