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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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I watched a feature on the History Channel yesterday called "Wake Island - the Alamo of the Pacific" - it was great. I must confess to a tear in my eye when I saw six survivors of the battle (all frail in their 80's) as they returned to the island after 61 years. Some 430 marines and some civilian volunteers turned away the first invasion with heavy Japanese losses - giving the U.S. their first victory in the war. The Japanese came back with a large fleet and pounded the island by sea and air for days before trying a second invasion. The defenders sunk or damaged 7 Japanese ships, shot down several planes, turned back 2 attacks with heavy Japanese losses and were still in control of the island when their commander ordered them to surrender. Most of those old boys are gone now but they set a standard to be proud of.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 06:14 AM
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Wake Island

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Definitley one of the finest moments in Marine Corps history. The story of Wake should be an inspiration to all Americans. It's one of my favorites as well.

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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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That was a very good show!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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Was good......Saw it too
 
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Re: Wake Island

Watched it again tonight, and was moved just as much as before. Soon they will all be gone, but hopefully never forgotten - makes me very proud of my father's generation.
 

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can anyone make a post of when the show will be on again??
 
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My friends grandpa was interviewed and is featured on that show. His last name is Rosendick and his first name escapes me for some reason. He was a civilian working for MK I believe and spent the duration of the war in a prison camp. Truly a gut wrenching story.
 
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