34 - The Battle of Attu

This is the 4th episode in a 4-part series discussing WWII in Alaska. On May 11, 1943, American troops executed a massive invasion of Attu Island, where thousands of Japanese troops awaited them. The result was a long grueling battle which lead to a large loss of lives, the second deadliest proportionally only to Iwo Jima out of all American battles fought in the Pacific during WWII. If you would like to become a monthly supporter of the podcast, please visit my Patreon To do a one-time donation, click HERE For $5 off of your first purchase at POSHMARK, use my promo code MUMS5! Facebook, Age of Radio, Threadless Get 2 free audiobooks at Audible Get $30 off your first Blue Apron order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices