from jamespurcell

Known by few other than historians: Japan did successfully invade America, at Attu and Kiska on the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. This well-written book captures the desolation and futility of warfare in this obscure part of the world. The links between the two protagonists are inexorably entwined ...

from TimBazzett

Probably many Americans couldn't find the Aleutians on a map, and Attu would only bring a blank look, so author Mark Obmascik is right on in calling the WWII fight for Attu a "forgotten battle, " in his latest book, THE STORM ON OUR SHORES. I first became aware of the Aleutian Islands in 1963, at...

from TimBazzett

Probably many Americans couldn't find the Aleutians on a map, and Attu would only bring a blank look, so author Mark Obmascik is right on in calling the WWII fight for Attu a "forgotten battle, " in his latest book, THE STORM ON OUR SHORES. I first became aware of the Aleutian Islands in 1963, at...