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Battle of Wake

DEFINITIONS OF: Battle of Wake

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n in December 1941 the island was captured by the Japanese after a gallant last-ditch stand by a few hundred United States marines

Synonyms:
Battle of Wake Island
Example of:
amphibious assault
an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships
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