A gripping narrative of unprecedented valor and personal courage, "Given Up for Dead" is the story of the first American battle of the Pacific in World War II: the battle for Wake Island.
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A gripping narrative of unprecedented valor and personal courage, "Given Up for Dead" is the story of the first American battle of the Pacific in World War II: the battle for Wake Island.
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New. 1.2 x 4.2 x 6.8 inches. pp. 538. Soft cover. Condition: Brand new. Pristine. No markings. Illus. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box. In this riveting account, veteran journalist Bill Sloan re-creates this history-making battle, the crushing surrender, and the stories of the uncommonly gutsy men who fought it.
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Well researched, clearly written, excellent source
There seems to be three types of books when it comes to the Wake Island saga: the personal account, the scholarly analysis, and the journalistic story. Bill Sloan's book is the latter, a tapestry comprising personal stories, academic research as well as critical historical as well as tactical analysis. Sloan introduces the characters as the story evolves, piecing together many of the inconsistencies found in earlier published works. Sloan is highly critical of CDR Winfield Cunningham's role in both the command of the garrison as well as his responsibility for the garrison's surrender. Also criticized is the more heralded MAJ James Devereux, whose shortcomings, albeit much more limited, are also realized. This is an exceptional book which shall serve as a valuable anthology of some less heard stories of Wake's survivors and dead alike. Truly an homage to these men, so many of whom we are in the midst of losing today, whose gallantry will hopefully not be lost to the fickle memory of American History. REVIEW EVERY BOOK YOU READ, AUTHORS DESERVE YOUR THOUGHTS, OPINIONS AND CRITIQUES!
