Ridiculous History

World War II's Alaskan Front: The Aleutian Island Campaign

Aug 10, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts explore the forgotten World War II battles in Alaska and the challenges faced by American forces in the Aleutian Islands. They discuss the Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands, the conditions faced by soldiers during the campaign, and the strategic significance of the Alaskan islands. The podcast also includes sponsor ads for eBay Motors.com and Starbucks' new frozen lemonade refresher beverages.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Forgotten Battles of Alaska
02:17 • 15min
3
The Japanese Invasion of the Aleutian Islands in World War II
16:52 • 3min
4
Japanese Garrison on Kiska and Attu Islands during World War II
20:18 • 14min
5
Affectionate Nickname, Sponsor Ads, and Operation Land Crab in World War II
33:49 • 4min
6
The Harsh Conditions of the Aleutian Island Campaign
37:41 • 15min
7
Sponsor Ads for Hyundai Ionic 6, Rumble, and LASIK Plus
52:47 • 2min