Robert J. Cressman

Magnificent Fight- Marines in the Battle for Wake Island

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On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarking on a trans-Pacific flight that will forever remain unfinished. Join us as we delve into this pivotal moment in history, narrated by Robert Cressman.

Author

Robert J. Cressman

Category

History

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jan 17, 2026

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Episodes

008 - Chapter 6 - A Difficult Thing To Do 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

007 - Chapter 5 Part 2 - This Is As Far As We Go 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

006 - Chapter 5 Part 1 - This Is As Far As We Go 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

005 - Chapter 4 - All Hands Have Behaved Splendidly 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

004 - Chapter 3 - Still No Help 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

003 - Chapter 2 - Humbled-by Sizeable Casualties 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

002 - Chapter 1 Part 2 - Sidebars 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

001 - Chapter 1 Part 1 - A Magnificent Fight Marines in the Battle for Wake Island 17.01.2026

On the morning of December 8, 1941, the Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations on Wake Island—a small speck in the Pacific nestled between Hawaii and Guam. As they brace for the challenges ahead, a majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat takes off from the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, embarkin...

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