During World War II the remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested battleground in the Pacific. This thousand-mile-long archipelago saw invasion by Japanese forces, the occupation of two islands; a mass relocation of Unangax̂ civilians; a 15-month air war; and one of the deadliest battles in the Pacific Theater. Read More
When WWII broke out the Unangax̂ and Aleut people were caught in the crosshairs. Many were relocated. Learn more through these interviews.
The pilots, sailors, and soldiers of the Aleutian Campaign went out into the treacherous Aleutian waters and skies. Discover their stories.
Biorka, Kashega, and Makushin, three villages surviving centuries of change only to disappear during World War II.
Hot off the presses--the September 2023 edition of the Williwaw! Discover stories related to the Aleutian Campaign.
During and after the war the Unangax̂ faced new challenges including imprisonment, relocation, and loss of their ancestral villages.
Explore objects, memoirs, training material, and newspapers from the collections.
The residents of Attu, the most remote Aleutian village, had a different and especially tragic wartime experience.
Learn about The Adakian newspaper, edited by Dashiell Hammett while he was stationed in the Aleutians during World War II.
In the story of the Aleutians theater during World War II, there is a central theme - people being forcibly removed from their homes.
Explore stories from Canadian Forces service members who worked alongside Americans in the Aleutians.
If you love history, cultures or far-away places, you need to check out the Aleutian World War II Junior Ranger program.
Last updated: September 29, 2023
