Battle of Wake Island

Definitions of Battle of Wake Island
  1. noun
    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
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    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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