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Aleutian Islands Campaign — Attu

3 June 1942 – 15 August 1943 ()
Alaska
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
3 June 1942 – 15 August 1943 ()
Location
Alaska
Status
Verified engagement
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Japanese
Forces
Yamazaki 2,600
VS
Victor
American
Forces
7th Infantry Division
Outcome
549 Americans killed; 2,351 Japanese dead in banzai charge; only battle on US soil in WWII
The Battle

History & Significance

The Aleutian Islands campaign was a military campaign fought between 3 June 1942 and 15 August 1943 on and around the Aleutian Islands, part of the US Territory of Alaska, in the American Theater of World War II during the Pacific War. It was the only military campaign of World War II fought on North American soil.

Duration
3 June 1942 – 15 August 1943 ()
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Aleutian Islands Campaign — Attu take place?
Aleutian Islands Campaign — Attu took place in 3 June 1942 – 15 August 1943 (). 3 June 1942 – 15 August 1943 ().
Where was Aleutian Islands Campaign — Attu fought?
Aleutian Islands Campaign — Attu was fought in Alaska, United States.
What was the outcome of Aleutian Islands Campaign — Attu?
549 Americans killed; 2,351 Japanese dead in banzai charge; only battle on US soil in WWII
What was the significance of Aleutian Islands Campaign — Attu?
The Aleutian Islands campaign was a military campaign fought between 3 June 1942 and 15 August 1943 on and around the Aleutian Islands, part of the US Territory of Alaska, in the American Theater of World War II during the Pacific War. It was the only military campaign of World War II fought on Nort
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