This a flag from the island of Attu in the Aleutians islands of Alaska. The Battle to retake Attu was 2nd only to Iwo Jima as the most costly battle of the Pacific Theater!! However many have know idea about this battle and therefore the Aleutian campaign has been classified as " The Forgotten War" Growing up in Alaska I have studied this battle through out my life and is one of my favorites. Check out the Flag....
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