Holtz Bay

Holtz Bay is an inlet on the northeast coast of the island of in the in . Holtz Bay was among the landing sites of United States Army troops in the Battle of Attu on 11 May 1943, which led to the recapture of the island from the during World War II.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Bay
  • Also known as: “Bukhta Goltsovaya”, “Goltsovaia Bay”, “Goltzeb Bay”, “Goltzef Bay”, and “Gotzeb Bay”
  • Historically known as: “Goltseb Bay”

Holtz Bay

Latitude
52.94722° or 52° 56′ 50″ north
Longitude
173.19194° or 173° 11′ 31″ east
Open location code
9V4MW5WR+VQ
Geo­Names ID
4045470
Wiki­data ID
Q5884775
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In Other Languages

From Bengali to Japanese—“Holtz Bay” goes by many names.
  • Bengali: “হোল্টজ উপসাগর”
  • Cebuano: “Holtz Bay”
  • Japanese: “ホルツ湾”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Attu and Attu Station.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Goltsov Point and Blind Cove.

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