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joegrundman · 02-13-12, 04:08 PM

Spring 1943

Dutch Harbor liberated from the Japanese after tough 6 week campaign

In harsh conditions and rough weather the USN forced a landing at considerable danger against the well-dug in defenders. The landing itself was relatively easy, but as the invasion force moved inland, resistance stiffened. CA2 was sunk while very close to shore to provide bombardment support and 2-2 infantry was lost in the tough fighting inland.

After 6-weeks the remaining pockets of Japanese resistance were eliminated

The capture of Dutch Harbor allows increased flow of supplies to Russia via the Alaska Highway

02-13-12, 04:08 PM	#11
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1943 Dutch Harbor liberated from the Japanese after tough 6 week campaign In harsh conditions and rough weather the USN forced a landing at considerable danger against the well-dug in defenders. The landing itself was relatively easy, but as the invasion force moved inland, resistance stiffened. CA2 was sunk while very close to shore to provide bombardment support and 2-2 infantry was lost in the tough fighting inland. After 6-weeks the remaining pockets of Japanese resistance were eliminated The capture of Dutch Harbor allows increased flow of supplies to Russia via the Alaska Highway __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill