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Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Japanese Occupation of Kiska

1942
Alaska
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1942
Location
Alaska
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
United States
Forces
10-man US Navy weather station garrison
VS
Victor
Japan
Forces
Imperial Japanese Navy Special Naval Landing Force
Outcome
Japanese occupied Kiska; US weather garrison captured; island held 14 months
The Battle

History & Significance

Japanese occupation of US territory — one of only two US territories occupied during WWII (with Attu). The 10-man US weather team was captured. Kiska was held by Japan from June 1942 until August 1943.

Casualties & Losses

1 US killed; 9 captured; all Kiska garrison eventually taken

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Japanese Occupation of Kiska take place?
Japanese Occupation of Kiska took place in 1942.
Where was Japanese Occupation of Kiska fought?
Japanese Occupation of Kiska was fought in Alaska, United States.
What was the outcome of Japanese Occupation of Kiska?
Japanese occupied Kiska; US weather garrison captured; island held 14 months
What was the significance of Japanese Occupation of Kiska?
Japanese occupation of US territory — one of only two US territories occupied during WWII (with Attu). The 10-man US weather team was captured. Kiska was held by Japan from June 1942 until August 1943.
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