The Aleuts' hardships lasted for over two centuries, culminating finally in the forced evacuation from their homeland during World War II. This was when the unique geography of the Aleutian Islands—the link between east and west—again played a pivotal role in the area's history.
A prolonged period of hardship faced the Aleuts, ultimately resulting in their forced relocation from their native land during World War II. The unique geography of the Aleutian Islands, which connects the eastern and western sides, again had a significant impact on the area's development.