Alaska at War, 1941-1945

Description:

Tells the story of the only U.S. state to experience foreign occupation -- Alaska during WWII. A compilation of essays covering the Japanese invasion of the islands of Attu and Kiska, the effects of the war on the Aleutians, the role of minorities in the northern conflicts, and the American campaign to recover the occupied areas. Also addresses race relations and the construction of the Alaska Highway. Measures 8-1/2"x11"

subjects: WWII. Japanese invasion of Alaska,  World war, 1939-1945, alaska,  World war, 1939-1945, campaigns,  Alaska, history,  Aleutian islands (alaska),  World War, 1939-1945,  Campaigns,  History