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Fort Mears

Second World War (1939-1945)

Dutch Harbor
907-581-1276
nps.gov

United States of America Alaska Dutch Harbor

Fort Mears was built between July 1940 and September 1941 to defend the Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base against enemy attacks. Dutch Harbor was attacked twice between 3 and 4 June 1941 by Japanese fighter planes and dive bombers.

The fort today:
It is possible to visit Fort Mears between 9.00 AM and 10.00 PM.

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Source

Text: Kaj Metz
Photos: Flickr

Where is it?

53.922374, -166.51396

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