Description: Offered for auction here is the booklet entitled "Aleutian Islands". Japanese military forces invaded and occupied Attu, Kiska, Shemya and other small islands at the western tip of the Aleutian chain in 1942. The US had advance knowledge of the attack, as it had hacked into the Japanese military code, but the US elected not to commit a large force to the defense, as it was preparing for the great naval battle at Midway Island. With the loss of Midway, the Aleutian bases did not have as much value for Japan, but this did keep the US from using this area to stage attacks against the Japanese. The US re-captured Attu in May 1943, Kiska in August 1943. A large continent of Japanese military slipped away from their Aleutian fortifications and returned to Japan or other bases US Army Campaigns World War II - Alaska, Aleutian Islands Click images to enlarge Description The US Army Center of Military History, in the 1990s, published a series of 42 booklets detailing "The US Army Campaigns of World War II". These booklets provided details on the planning and fighting in the various theaters of war. Each booklet addressed such topics as the (a) the strategic setting of the area, (b) military operations, and (c) an analysis of that campaign. The publications are well-illustrated with multiple color maps of the battlefields, routes of advance by the troops, and defensive lines. There are also black-and-white photographs. Each booklet measures appx 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches closed, 11 x 8 1/2 inches opened, and is printed on a high-quality semi-glossy paperstock. All are unused and in mint condition. Over the coming weeks, I will be offering for sale booklets from this set. You can find all listings by entering the Ebay keywords "US Army Campaigns of World War". Offered for auction here is the booklet entitled "Aleutian Islands". Japanese military forces invaded and occupied Attu, Kiska, Shemya and other small islands at the western tip of the Aleutian chain in 1942. The US had advance knowledge of the attack, as it had hacked into the Japanese military code, but the US elected not to commit a large force to the defense, as it was preparing for the great naval battle at Midway Island. With the loss of Midway, the Aleutian bases did not have as much value for Japan, but this did keep the US from using this area to stage attacks against the Japanese. The US re-captured Attu in May 1943, Kiska in August 1943. A large continent of Japanese military slipped away from their Aleutian fortifications and returned to Japan or other bases. This booklet contains some great maps, showing the extent of Japanese occupation in the Aleutians, attack points on Attu, and invasion points on Kiska. This publication, which contains 26 pages, is in excellent, virtual mint, condition. There are no rips or tears, no writing or markings, no spills or smears, and the binding is secure with all pages firmly in place. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 8 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-09-21T17:59:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.64 USD
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