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Battle of Attu

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Battle of Attu

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Battle of Attu

By Pete Benda
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May 11-30, 1943. BEtween the US and Japan.

First land battle fought on American soil.
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Battle for the island of Attu in Alaska.

During WWII
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Attu was in a good strategic area for both countries

It would give control of the sea lanes across the Pacific Ocean
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Battle ended when the Japanese made a banzai charge

Americans won in hand-to-hand combat
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The Japanese lost over 2,850 men

US only lost 549 men
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USA won!

This battle was one of many that helped the USA win WWII

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