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The forces landing on Kiska found no Japanese garrison
American and Canadian forces landed on Kiska in the Aleutians in August 1943, after the Japanese garrison had secretly evacuated. Mines, friendly fire and accidents nevertheless caused casualties.
The absence of an opposing force did not remove the operation’s dangers.
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