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.
The Aleuts' struggles lasted for over two centuries, culminating in the expulsion from their homeland during World War II. This was when the distinctive geography of the Aleutian Islands—serving as a connection between east and west—once again played a pivotal role in shaping the region's history.