Alaska vs. Japan - The Battle of Attu

The freezing cold, the impenetrable fog, and impossibly strong winds made Attu, one of several islands in the westernmost point of Alaska, the least convenient place for war. And yet, these tiny and remote territories were the epicenter of one of the deadliest battles of World War II, where foreign invaders occupied American soil for the first time since 1812. The Battle of Attu, called “The Forgotten Battle” by veterans, is considered one of the most bizarre conflicts in the history of WW2. And although it was largely overshadowed by the Guadalcanal campaign that was fought simultaneously, its story is filled with intrigue, strategy, and one last desperate attempt by the Japanese to honor their country. --- Dark Docs brings you cinematic short military history documentaries featuring the greatest battles and most heroic stories of modern warfare, covering World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and special forces operations in between. As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.