1943 battle in the Pacific theatre of World War II. It began on 11 May 1943 in what is now the United States and lasted until 30 May 1943 (about 19 days). The setting was Attu Island. It was part of the Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign and the Pacific War. Those involved included the United States and the Empire of Japan.
Before and after
- 29 March 1943Birth of John Major
- April 1943Construction of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
- 6 April 1943Publication of The Little Prince
- from 19 April 1943 to 16 May 1943Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
- from 11 May 1943 to 30 May 1943Battle of Attu
- from 15 May 1943 to 16 June 1943Battle of the Sutjeska
- 15 May 1943Founding of American Broadcasting Company
- from 15 June 1943 to 29 June 1943Operation Mammoth
- from 20 June 1943 to 7 October 1943New Georgia Campaign
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