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World War II sites in the United States

  • Aleutian Islands campaignIn 1935, U.S. General Billy Mitchell told Congress that whoever holds Alaska will hold the world. He called it the most important strategic place in the…
  • Pearl HarborThe Hawaiians called this lagoon Wai Momi, meaning Waters of Pearl. They also named it Puuloa, which translates to long hill.