Pacific Alamo

by John Wukovits
Pacific Alamo
Author: John Wukovits
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2004-07-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1101658185
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It happened in the shadow of Pearl Harbor—mere hours after the first attack on the day that would “live in infamy.” But few know the full story of Wake Island. Now a prominent military historian, breaking new ground on the assault, relates the compelling events of that day and the heroic struggle that followed. Thanks to the brave Marines stationed there-and the civilian construction workers who selflessly put their lives on the line to defend the island-what was supposed to be an easy victory became a protracted and costly battle for Imperial Japan. This is the story of that battle, from survivors on both sides, and with a gallery of historic photos.

The Early Air War in the Pacific

by Ralph F. Wetterhahn
The Early Air War in the Pacific
Author: Ralph F. Wetterhahn
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-11-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 147666997X
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 During the first 10 months of the war in the Pacific, Japan achieved air supremacy with its carrier and land-based forces. But after major setbacks at Midway and Guadalcanal, the empire's expansion stalled, in part due to flaws in aircraft design, strategy and command. This book offers a fresh analysis of the air war in the Pacific during the early phases of World War II. Details are included from two expeditions conducted by the author that reveal the location of an American pilot missing in the Philippines since 1942 and clear up a controversial account involving famed Japanese ace Saburo Sakai and U.S. Navy pilot James "Pug" Southerland.

Historic Tales of Alamo, California

by Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke
Historic Tales of Alamo, California
Author: Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467148105
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One of the oldest communities in the East Bay, Alamo is brimming with tales of hope, loss and triumph. Discover the story of the Romero brothers, who lost their rancho to a shrewd and litigious attorney, and the early pioneers who banded together to buy it back at an extraordinary sum. Learn about the deep agricultural roots that supported newcomers drawn to the temperate climate and beautiful valley. Revisit this rural community's transformation from grazing land for Mission San Jose to a beloved home for generations of ranchers, writers and activists. Join historian Beverly Lane and researcher Sharon Burke as they share fascinating tales of Alamo's past.

Fire and Fortitude

by John C. McManus
Fire and Fortitude
Author: John C. McManus
Publisher: Dutton Caliber
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2019
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0451475046
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"John C. McManus, one of our most highly-acclaimed historians of World War II, takes readers from Pearl Harbor--a rude awakening for a ragtag militia woefully unprepared for war--to Makin, a sliver of coral reef where the Army was tested against the increasingly-desperate Japanese. In between were nearly two years of punishing combat as the Army transformed, at times unsteadily, from an undertrained garrison force into an unstoppable juggernaut, and America evolved from an inward-looking nation into a global superpower."--Provided by publisher.