Magnificent Fight- Marines in the Battle for Wake Island

Robert J. Cressman
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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 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.

Episodes

  1. Jan 17

    001 - Chapter 1 Part 1 - A Magnificent Fight Marines in the Battle for Wake Island

    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.

    28 min

  2. Jan 17

    002 - Chapter 1 Part 2 - Sidebars

    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.

    7 min

  3. Jan 17

    003 - Chapter 2 - Humbled-by Sizeable Casualties

    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.

    18 min

  4. Jan 17

    004 - Chapter 3 - Still No Help

    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.

    29 min

  5. Jan 17

    005 - Chapter 4 - All Hands Have Behaved Splendidly

    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.

    19 min

  6. Jan 17

    006 - Chapter 5 Part 1 - This Is As Far As We Go

    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.

    17 min

  7. Jan 17

    007 - Chapter 5 Part 2 - This Is As Far As We Go

    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.

    21 min

  8. Jan 17

    008 - Chapter 6 - A Difficult Thing To Do

    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.

    18 min
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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 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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