It was fought on and around the atoll formed by Wake Island and its minor islets of Peale and Wilkes Islands by the air, land, and naval forces of the Japanese Empire against those of the United States, …

Dec 1, 2025 · The Japanese won the Battle of Wake Island. They lost four ships, one submarine, and some 1,000 lives; just over 100 Americans and Guamanians died during their defense of Wake Island.

The Battle of Wake Island: Nation’s Morale Lifted in 1941 The valiant defense of Wake Island by US Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilians became a potent rallying point for Americans in the dark days …

From its location, Wake Island could dominate the sea-lanes through the central Pacific. After the beginning of hostilities in 1941, the Japanese attacked Wake Island by air for three days before …

The Defense of Wake Island Faces Long Odds From the Start Wake was an odd prize: a wishbone-shaped coral atoll about 2,000 miles west of Oahu, made up of three low islets named Wake, Wilkes, …

Wake Island's heroic 16-day defense against Japan in WWII. Marines & sailors held out December 8-23, 1941. Campaign star battle history.

The battle was for a small island in Central Pacific with the Marines and civilians of the island defending against invaders from Japan. It was a site for a submarine and air base for the U.S. that was partially …