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Victory in Defeat: The Wake Island Defenders in Captivitiy, 1941 -1945

Military Historian and Professor of History, Temple University
Dr. Gregory Urwin, acclaimed military historian, will relay in detail the story of the valiant defenders of the US Pacific base on Wake Island following their surrender to the Japanese on December 23, 1941. An amazing look at the base’s U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilian contractors in captivity will be provided.

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