A Japanese Shinto shrine erected at Kiska Island in Aleutian Island, Alaska during World War 2. A wooden Torii gate stands in front of the Shinto shrine. American soldiers look at miniature stone altars. A miniature wooden shrine encased in a wooden altar. Two soldiers hold a Japanese flag. A soldier holds a can of Japanese condensed milk found nearby. Soldiers keep a vigil as they sit on top of the Torii gate. Soldier drinks from a mug outside a hut.
American soldiers and sailors on a beach at Adak in Aleutian Island, Alaska. They re-embark onto LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) as naval men instruct them. After soldiers board, ramp is raised and LCVP moves towards ships. (World War II period).
American soldiers on a beach at Adak in Aleutian Island, Alaska. They embark onto LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) as an Army officer checks off roster. Troops on board a craft as it moves towards a ship. A Naval officer directs traffic over a PA system. LCVP comes onto the beach and embark. (World War II period).
United States Army trucks and supplies on a large barge at Adak in Aleutian Island, Alaska. A man turns on the barge engine.
Admiral Rockwell presents citations to sailors as he pins up medals onto them at Adak in Aleutian Island, Alaska. He also presents citation to Naval officers of the 'Bell' for their action at Attu.
American soldiers interviewed as they sit on a hill in Aleutian Island, Alaska. Soldiers answer the questions asked to them. Questions and answers about Alaska, about what the men were doing before the war, and whether they'd rather be fighting Nazi German or the Japanese soldiers in World War II (answer was Japanese).