Aleutian Campaign

The Aleutian Campaign was a military operation during World War II lasting from 1942 to 1943, focused on the Aleutian Islands, a remote chain off Alaska. Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces occupied two islands, Attu and Kiska. The U.S. military launched a campaign to retake these islands. The harsh weather conditions and rugged terrain made operations challenging. Ultimately, American forces successfully reclaimed both islands, marking a strategic victory and helping to secure the northern Pacific for the Allies. This campaign exemplified the broader struggle in the Pacific Theatre during the war.