Read the official history of military units and explore photographs and recollections from enlisted men.
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 1: History of the 73rd Bombardment Squadron
Official military history of the 73rd Bombardment Squadron (M) focusing on their time serving in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska during World War II. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 2: History of the 77th Bombardment Squadron (Medium)
A history of the 77th Bombardment Squadron from California training to arrival in Alaska. This official history includes multiple riveting first-person accounts of a disastrous attack on Paramushiro on September 11, 1943. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 3: History of Patrol Bombing Squadron 139
Official declassified history of the U.S. Air Force's Patrol Bombing Squadron 139 during their time in Alaska during World War II. Includes historical surveys, statistical data, and a partial chronology. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 4: 807th Battalion History, part 1: Activation and more
A history of the 807th Battalion as they arrive in Alaska and begin work in Yakutat, Unalaska, Umnak Island, and Port Heiden. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 5: 807th Battalion History, part 2: Adak Island
History of the 807th Battalion and its work on Adak Island during World War II. After navigating to the island the engineers set about constructing runways, offices, housing, and other infrastructure. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 6: 807th Battalion History, part 3: Attu and Misc.
History of the 807th Battalion and their work in the Aleutians including Adak. Also included are messages from General Marshall and General Landrum. Read more