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Aleutian Islands
Battle Name : Aleutian Islands
Date(s) : 03 June 1942 - 07 June 1942
Part of : Second World War , Asia and Pacific , Central Pacific operations ,
Type of battle : Land, Sea, Air
Summary
The Japanese launched an attack and landings upon the American-owned islands of Kiska and Attu off the Alaskan penninsula to distract attention from their operations against Midway. However since the Allies were routinely cracking Japanese codes, the diversionary intent was known and the occupation proved of minimal benefit to Japan other than propoganda.
