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Battle of Wake Island

from 8 December 1941 to 23 December 1941

1941 battle of World War II. It began on 8 December 1941 and lasted until 23 December 1941 (about 15 days). The setting was Wake Island and Peale Island. It was part of the Pacific War. Those involved included the United States and the Empire of Japan. About 820 people died. Some 333 were injured.

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