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Alaska Historical Maps and Atlases. The state of Alaska collection contains 38 atlases spanning 371 years of growth and development (1570 through 1941). Within the atlases are 519 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research.
battles and campaigns that occurred in the central and south Pacific, the Aleutians played a unique role in the U.S. war effort against Japan. For one, the initial Japanese attack on Dutch Harbor was part of the Battle of Midway, which was strategically very important and represented a turning point in the war.
10 sie 2021 · This guide consists of collections of primary source material held by Alaskan archives, libraries, and museums, which deal with military activities in Alaska. The guide is divided into three sections, based on the time period that the collections document: Pre World War II, World War II, and Post World War II.
Explore 8716 historical maps of Alaska from trusted archives. View in high-res, layer satellite & LiDAR, explore in 3D, and download or order prints.
10 sie 2021 · This collection comprises a selection of historical military views located at the National Archives and at the U.S. Army Pentagon in Washington, D.C. U.S. Army, 172d Infantry Brigade, 1975. The Army in Alaska since 1867, 1867-1975.
This resource guide begins with a map of important World War II sites and a summary of Alaska’s World War II experience. Included also is information about National Historic
4 paź 2024 · The majority of the Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area is located on Amaknak Island, which is easily accessible from Unalaska Island and the major town of Dutch Harbor. There are many points of interest in the Historic Area; see the map for more details.
