A Secluded Island
The island of Attu is the westernmost island in the Aleutian Chain (which consists of 14 large islands and 55 smaller islands). Despite the island’s bloody history, its landscape is absolutely breathtaking. The 344 square mile island has a rugged coastline that surrounds snowcapped mountains and luscious green pastures.
Source: US Army
While the island remains uninhabited since 2010, it was once home to the indigenous Aleut. After the American purchase of Alaska in 1867, schools, churches, and a hospital were built on the surrounding islands. Most of the villagers had converted to Christianity after coming in contact with Russian fur traders in the 18th century. For the most part, the island and its people were largely left alone. Well, that is until the early 1930s.