Fall Of Wake Island

by David K Stone

Title

Fall Of Wake Island

Artist

David K Stone

Medium

Painting - Oil On Masonite

Description

A key in Japan's grand plan to pummel the United States into submission, Wake Island first came under attack by Japanese forces only hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Although out-numbered, the gallant defenders were determined to hold their positions at any cost and Japan's initial thrust was repelled. A few days later, a formation of Japanese Mitsubishi G3M2 "Nell" bombers was greeted in the skies by four Grumman Wildcat fighters, the last of what had been a dozen airplanes on Wake. Below, Marines fired anti-aircraft guns. Repulsing the Japanese once again. The fight for the island would continue for several more weeks until the Japanese launched a massive invasion force which quickly overran the war-weary American troops. On December 23, 1941, the defenders reluctantly capitulated.

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Artwork Copyright © 1991 Wind River Studios Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved under United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Artwork in any way. Any sale of the physical original does not include or convey the Copyright or any right comprised in the Copyright. WRSH Stock Number XB13453

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