Wake, Wilkes, Peale Islands Captured
December 23, 1941, in Marine Corps history.
On December 23, 1941, Japanese forces launched a pre-dawn amphibious assault on American forces, including U.S. Marines stationed on Wake Island and Wilkes Island, as well as launching airstrikes against Wake, Wilkes, and Peale islands. After approximately 12 hours of resistance, the islands were surrendered.
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