Fall of Attu - Pacific War #79 DOCUMENTARY

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues. Though the fierce and well-entrenched Japanese defenders have managed to hold the American offensive for more than a week, successfully inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers, their desperate resistance is finally at an end. Now, it’s the turn of the Hourglass Division to prove its worth and annihilate the enemy in an effort to isolate the Kiska fortress, the main Japanese presence in the Aleutian Islands; so join us as we delve into the end of the bloody Battle of Attu. Don’t forget to check out our long podcast on the topic, the link is in the description.

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[bruceyung]

I was stationed at Adak Naval air station base on the Aleutian island before the base closure back in 1994-95. Fortunately, I was a patrol officer so I got to see more areas around the island than most sailors and marines stationed there. I remember rusted-out artillery pieces pointed toward the west in directions with dotted quonset huts dotted along the island's mountainous sides where many American troops were probably used to spend time cleaning rifles and keeping fires going for the heat with battle ready to confront Japanese invading via Aleutian island chains that did happen but only by zero fighters which were shot down. I have so many memories of that place and even have a YouTube video I recorded with my camera! I will pray for many American troops who were sent to Adak to die of cold along with horses and there is a cemetery of the dead. Not many know about it but it's a very significant area of America even right up to recent years with the cold war. I remember many submarines docking, coast guard ships, dome antennas, and rocket munition warheads depot. The place is closed down but you should be able to visit. Lastly, it is the coldest, windy, and most unforgiving winter you will ever see in your life.

[docbailey]

The history I had learned was dismissive of this campaign, saying the Japanese gave up without a fight. To the contrary, this sounds like hell on earth, and I salute the men who had to do this.

[jordansorenson]

Fred Barnett sounds like the real-life version of some call of duty character.

"9 machine gun emplacements pinning down 2 companies? Hold my beer"

[HipiO]

I knew that, before Saipan, Attu had the largest banzai charge in the Pacific War. I had no idea it was so effective and carved such a huge gap in the American lines and almost reaching safety. Awesome job showing it all

[treverblanco]

This series is why I had to be a patron 👌

[theawesomeman]

Didn't expect the Battle of Attu to have so much content for multiple videos here on the channel.

[Maverick]

In the myriad other documentaries I've watched and even many of the books I've read on WWII, there are always gaps, and in the Pacific, the Aleutians are usually one of those gaps. Thank you as always for your brilliant content!!

[jeffmcdonald]

The best parts of your series, in my opinion, are the ones that bring attention to lesser known episodes of the war. Thank you for making a more fully fleshed out documentary.

[foggygray]

I was stationed on Attu Island in the early 2000s at the Coast Guard LORAN station and there was still so much on the island from the battle and from its time as a Navy Base after the war.

A few of us tried to get out to Chichagof Harbor to see the remnants of the Japanese base there but our vehicles broke down around Lake Cories. Rumor had it there was still a downed Japanese plane there.

[kaybevang]

There was a soldier who’s actually from Austria named Jack (Hans) Werner who moved to the US hoping to fight the Germans but instead took part in the pacific and Attu was his baptism of fire - it’s from ww2 in HD

[davidhughes]

Your documentaries help immensely.
With an uncle three friends and co workers that saw combat in the Pacific theater and my father in north Africa Sicily and Italy I have many first hand accounts. Sadly they are all gone. But you my friends are still here. Thank you so much Kings and Generals.

[NeilABliss]

This was one of the most fascinating videos yet. Something you just didn't learn in school.
Horrid conditions and crazy levels of sacrifice for a tiny northern island. Amazing effort by all involved.

[ronjohnson]

Excellent stuff. Attu is normally given a paragraph at best and there was so much of interest. I'd never heard about the near success of that last charge.

[jessealexander]

This channel covers the Pacific War like no other

[jamesforreal]

I don't like how history overlooks such a great and terrible battle. These men who fought on both sides deserve way more than a footnote. Thanks Kings and Generals for making a great video telling this story!

[TheOracleofClocks]

Its astonishing to hear that they erected a memorial for the Japanese colonel, in particular after they massacred wounded personnel

[danielconde]

I was in awe at that counter attack...

[josephgibbons]

this series made me a youtube member and I don't regret it at all! Thank you so much for the content.

[spyderlogan]

The lack of winter uniforms and other cold weather gear for the Americans was a disgrace. But no one was punished in the chain of command.

[davidharris]

The Aleutian theater is often overlooked and forgotten. Your detailed look at this portion of the war is greatly appreciated. Well done, and well made!