World War II in Alaska

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"This book is a continuation of the Forgotten War series. Featuring all new material, its emphasis is on personal stories of the participants in the war in Alaska and Northwest Canada. Hundreds of black-and-white and color photos are included in chapters covering such topics as highway and pipeline construction, Lend-Lease to Russia, transportation, Dutch Harbor, aviation and naval activities, civilian contractors, the Kurils, The Battle of Attu, the American and Canadian occupation of Kiska, the Legacy of the War and much, much more. This book should interest anyone who lives or lived in the areas and also those who are interested in World War Two."--Provided by publisher