Battle of Komandorski Islands

Aiming to recapture Attu and Kiska, the Americans began the effort by intercepting Japanese supply convoys to the Aleutian Islands. On 26 Mar 1943, naval crews fought with valor in the last pure surface engagement in naval history.

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