Chapter 10: The fog of war
In Chapter 10, Al Koski finds himself in in Washington state and Alaska, working on the defensive infrastructure designed to protect the west coast of America in the event of a Japanese invasion.
1. I have not found written documentation that clearly indicates where Al was during the Dutch Habor attack. Al told various people that he was in Dutch Harbor during the Japanese attack and indicated that he somehow ended up in the water during that attack.
Media and Web links:
1. Figure 10-1 Video: In the early years of the war, America was very concerned about a Japanese invasion of the West Coast or Alaska.
2. Figure 10-2 Web: More information on the Aluetian Island chain and their significance in World War II.
3. Figure 10-3 Video: Learn more about Frank "Al" Koski's particpation in the Aleutian Island campaign.
4. Figure 10-4 Video: Watch a news reel about the Battle of Attu.
5. Figure 10-5 Video : Watch a news reel about Kiska.
6. Figure 10-6 Web: Learn more about the 213th Coast Artillery.
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