The Aleutian Islands campaign (June 1942–August 1943) stands as World War II's only military confrontation on North American soil. Following diversionary strikes on Dutch Harbor, Japanese forces occupied Attu and Kiska islands, triggering American fears of West Coast vulnerability. The subsequent 14-month campaign to reclaim these barren islands became a brutal struggle against both enemy forces and Arctic conditions. The Battle of Attu in May 1943 killed 549 Americans and ended with one of the

On American Shores: The Aleutian Islands Campaign is open for just a few more weeks! Come see this special exhibit before it closes January 11. Visit our website to learn more and plan your visit now. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/visit/exhibits/special-exhibits/american-shores-aleutian-islands-campaign | The National WWII Museum

The Forgotten Battle for the Aleutian Islands - Alaska’s Untold WWII Story