The American landing at Constantine Harbor, 12 January
Date
12 January 1943
Location
Amchitka, Territory of Alaska, United States
Result
American victory
Successful landing; seizure of Amchitka
Belligerents
United States
Japan (not present)
Commanders and leaders
Lloyd E. Jones
N/A
Strength
2,100
N/A
Casualties and losses
14 killed 1 destroyer sunk
N/A
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Aleutian Islands campaign
Dutch Harbor
1st Attu
1st Kiska
Amchitka
15 July 1942
Komandorski Islands
2nd Attu
3rd Attu
12 May 1943
Pips
2nd Kiska
Cottage
The landing at Amchitka on 12 January 1943 was the unopposed amphibious landing operation and occupation of Amchitka island by American forces during the Aleutian Islands campaign during World War II.[1]
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