Publications

in a historic scene, a young man with glasses reads a paper sitting at a messy desk with war posters on the wall behind him.
In the Aleutian Theater, soldiers like Al Martin (pictured above) read to gain critical information and to pass the time.

NPS Photo courtesy of Al Martin Collection

 
Reading is a great way to learn about the Aleutian Islands and World War II. From the forcible removal of Unangax people to servicemen's accounts of significant battles, there are a wide range of perspectives to explore.

Click on the tiles below to access a PDF file of each book. Hard copies are available for free. To receive a hard copy via mail, contact the National Park Service.
 

Publications

  • People wade through waist-high grasses in a field with mountains in the background.
    Lost Villages of the Eastern Aleutians

    In this book, Unangax̂ people revisit three traditional villages left unoccupied following WWII: Biorka, Kashega, and Makushin.

  • A historic scene of a boat's deck loaded with people. Across the bay sits a boat named
    World War II Aleut Relocation Camps

    This book documents the forced relocation of the Unangax̂ through archival materials, oral history, photography, mapping, and more.

  • A historic scene of a young boy with his arms wrapped around the shoulders of a Japanese soldier.
    Attu Boy

    In his book, Nick Golodoff reflects on his experience as a six-year-old Attuan boy who was taken prisoner by the Japanese in World War II.

  • A historic scene of an enormous ship with columns, ropes, and buildings erupting from its top.
    Aleutian Voices: S.S. Northwestern

    From 1889 to 1944, the S. S. Northwestern saw much of Alaska. Read about this ship and its travels in this book.

  • A bird sits on an oceanside post. Across the water, a coastal village sits nestled among mountains.
    Aleutian Voices: Forced to Leave

    On July 18, 1942, the Unangax̂ were told they had twenty-four hours to leave their homes. Learn about their forced evacuation in this book.

  • A painted scene depicts military aircraft taking off from an open field with soldiers inspecting.
    WWII Aircraft of the Aleutians

    Numerous planes were flown in the Aleutian Theater. Explore these incredible machines and more in this fascinating publication.

  • A historic scene of seven uniformed soldiers gathered on a mountainous slope.
    Attu: The Forgotten Battle

    The Battle of Attu was a turning point in the Aleutian Theater. Learn all about Attu and its WWII history in this book.

Last updated: July 29, 2024

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