World War II: Attack in the Pacific - Part 1


This episode digs into the attacks on Midway and Wake.


Defensive positions on or before the first day of the attack on Wake.


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References: 

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  • Love, Julian, Lt. Comdr. (MC) USN, report to Com14, 21 June 1940

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