Landing at Amchitka

Landing at Amchitka
Part of the Aleutian Islands campaign

The American landing at Constantine Harbor, 12 January
Date12 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

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.

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