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Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu

Aleutian Islands, Alaska • Aleutian Islands County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Attu Battlefield and U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu encompasses the site of the only land battle fought on U.S. soil during World War II, alongside the remnants of crucial military airfields. These airfields were vital for strategic bombing and reconnaissance missions in the Aleutian Islands campaign.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
7000
Listed Date
2/4/1985
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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