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Japanese Occupation Site, Kiska Island
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Japanese troops raising flag after invasion
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| Location: | Aleutian Islands, Alaska, USA |
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| Built: | 1942 |
| Governing body: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| NRHP Reference#: | 85002732 |
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| Added to NRHP: | February 4, 1985[1] |
| Designated NHL: | February 4, 1985[2] |
The Japanese Occupation Site on Kiska island (along with Attu island) in the Rat Islands group of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska is where the Japanese Navy attacked and occupied United States territory during World War II. The Japanese invaded in June 1942 after the Battle of Dutch Harbor, capturing 10 Navy weathermen.[3] They fortified their position during the Japanese occupation of Kiska , but after Attu was recaptured, they secretly departed in June 1943 with no losses.[2] The United States and Canada attacked the deserted island 18 days later[4] but lost almost 200 men due to friendly fire and booby traps.
The site is rapidly deteriorating due to the environment and looting by commercial fishermen[2] even though it is very remote and uninhabited.
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