Battle of Wake Island
December 8–23, 1941 · Wake Island
Result Japanese victory
US Marines and civilians on Wake Island beat off a first Japanese landing. A larger Japanese force then captured the island two weeks later.
Battle of Wake IslandDecember 8–23, 1941 · Wake Island
Result Japanese victory
US Marines and civilians on Wake Island beat off a first Japanese landing. A larger Japanese force then captured the island two weeks later.
