American troops landed on the island of Attu (Aleutians), May 11-30, 1943. After a fierce battle with the Japanese garrison, the island was captured by the Americans

Landing in the Aleutians

US soldiers and an armored vehicle coming across a bridge, constructed by army engineers.

Crossing a bridge

The village of Foy acting as the aid station for the 101st Airborne in January 1945.
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