Today in 1941, Wake Island falls to the Japanese. More than 400 American servicemen defending the tiny Pacific island had been holding out for 15 days before surrendering. A thousand civilian workers are also captured; nearly 100 of them will later be executed by the occupiers. https://t.co/YCKKPkQmj0

Today in 1941, Wake Island falls to the Japanese. More than 400 American servicemen defending the tiny Pacific island had been holding out for 15 days before surrendering. A thousand civilian workers are also captured; nearly 100 of them will later be executed by the occupiers. pic.twitter.com/YCKKPkQmj0

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