Battle of Attu (1943 AD)

Battle of Attu took place in 1943 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

Year: 1943 AD
Date: 1943-05-30
Era: Modern
Conflict: World War II
Commanders (A): John DeWitt, Thomas Kinkaid, Albert Brown, Eugene Landrum, Archibald Arnold
Commanders (B): Yasuyo Yamasaki
Casualties: approx. 549 killed 1,148 wounded 1,814 frostbitten and sick2,351 killed or committed suicide 28 captured ~200 missing or holding out
Outcome: Allied victory
Coordinates: 52.879°, 173.157°