History Main / RussiaCalledTheyWantAlaskaBack

* In 2014, declassified documents revealed that in 1950, the U.S. government trained Alaskans as "stay behind agents" to form the beginnings of a local resistance in the event the Soviets invaded Alaska.. At the time, the U.S. military believed Alaska might be a battleground, especially if the Soviets wished to draw American forces away from Asia, where the KoreanWar was raging at the time.

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* ''VideoGame/BattlefieldBadCompany 2'': Some multiplayer maps take place in Alaska. In the single-player campaign, the Russians invade Alaska and use it as a bridge into Canada and the continental U.S.

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In 1867, [[ImperialRussia the Russian Tsar]] sold the territory of Russian America to the United States. The territory wasn't doing the Tsar much good, never really turning a profit, and proving to be an unnecessary thorn in the Empire's already strained relationship with the UK (which owned Canada), so the Russian government was open to any reasonable opportunity to offload it. Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar[[note]]by subtly threatening to engage Prussia (it's a long story, much of it to do with the Balkans, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck) in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy[[/note]]), the Tsar made the obvious decision once the US sent a decent offer. The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

Overlaps with InvadedStatesOfAmerica.

* In 2014, declassified documents revealed that in 1950, the U.S. government trained Alaskans as "stay behind agents" to form the beginnings of a local resistance in the event the Soviets invaded Alaska.. At the time, the U.S. military believed Alaska might be a battleground, especially if the Soviets wished to draw American forces away from Asia, where the KoreanWar was raging at the time.

* ''VideoGame/BattlefieldBadCompany 2'': Some multiplayer maps take place in Alaska. In the single-player campaign, the Russians invade Alaska and use it as a bridge into Canada and the continental U.S. There's another map depicting a Chinese invasion of Alaska.

* In 2014, declassified documents revealed that in 1950 U.S. government trained Alaskans as "stay behind agents" to form the beginnings of a local resistance in the event the Soviets invaded Alaska.. At the time, the U.S. military believed Alaska might be a battleground, especially if the Soviets wished to draw American forces away from Asia, where the KoreanWar was raging at the time.

* Many Russians incorrectly think that the sale of Alaska was, in fact, a temporary lease agreement, and that Russia will regain full ownership of the region after a certain time period. That is not true, and no official lease document exists.

* ''Videogame/ShatteredUnion'' features an America plunged into a [[DividedStatesOfAmerica Second Civil War]] following a nuclear terrorist attack on Washington, D.C. that kills the President and the entire line of succession. Russia, led by a ruthless dictator, invades Alaska and reannexes it claiming that it really belonged to them all along. [[spoiler: It's eventually revealed that he was the mastermind of the civil war in the first place, wiping out the federal government and sopwing unrest so that Russia would dominate]]. Once the player reunites the U.S. the final mission involves reclaiming Alaska from the Russians.

* ''Videogame/ShatteredUnion'' features an America plunged into a [[DividedStatesOfAmerica Second Civil War]] following a nuclear terrorist attack on Washington, D.C. that kills the President and the entire line of succession. Russia, led by a ruthless dictator, invades Alaska and reannexes it claiming that it really belonged to them all along. 99spoiler: It's eventually revealed that he was the mastermind of the civil war in the first place, wiping out the federal government and sopwing unrest so that Russia would dominate]]. Once the player reunites the U.S. the final mission involves reclaiming Alaska from the Russians.

* ''Videogame/ShatteredUnion'' features an America plunged into a [[DividedStatesOfAmerica Second Civil War]] following a nuclear terrorist attack on Washington, D.C. that kills the President and the entire line of succession. Russia, led by a ruthless dictator, invades Alaska and reannexes it claiming that it really belonged to them all along. Once the player reunites the U.S. the final mission involves reclaiming Alaska from the Russians.

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States. The territory wasn't doing the Tsar much good, never really turning a profit, and proving to be an unnecessary thorn in the Empire's already strained relationship with the UK (which owned Canada), so the Russian government was open to any reasonable opportunity to offload it. Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar[[note]]by subtly threatening to engage Prussia (it's a long story, much of it to do with the Balkans, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck) in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy[[/note]]), the Tsar made the obvious decision once the US sent a decent offer. The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

Fiction has produced no shortage works depicting this scenario. It began gaining popularity during the UsefulNotes/ColdWar, when there was real fear of the Soviet Union invading. However, it has remained common in the post-Soviet era, usually with a [[MakeTheBearAngryAgain resurgent Russia]], or even some other enemy like China invading. This is because Alaska has so many resources that are important for America and it also occupies a strategic place on the globe so it could be a tempting target for any enemy with the power to go up against the YanksWithTanks. In 1935, General Billy Mitchell testified before Congress about Alaska's importance, saying: "I believe that in the future, whoever holds Alaska will hold the world. I think it is the most important strategic place in the world."

* As mentioned above the invasion of the Aleutian Islands of Kiska and Attu by Imperial Japan is the only RealLife invasion thus far. Japan was hoping to divert attention away from the upcoming Battle of Midway and to create a defense for their northern flank. Unfortunately for the Japanese, (but fortunately for the U.S.) the U.S. had cracked the Japanese naval code and knew all about their Midway plans, and that included the Aleutian landings. The Japanese landed on the two islands and bombed Dutch Harbor as well. Because of the remote location and harsh weather conditions, it took a year for the U.S. to mount an attempt to retake them. The Battle of Attu is the only major land battle to occur on North American soil during the war, and the only battle of the Pacific Theatre to take place in winter or arctic conditions.

* As mentioned above the invasion of the Aleutian Islands of Kiska and Attu by Imperial Japan is the only RealLife invasion thus far. Japan was hoping to divert attention away from the upcoming Battle of Midway and to create a defense for their northern flank. Unfortunately for the Japanese, (but fortunately for the U.S.) the U.S. had cracked the Japanese naval code and knew all about their Midway plans, and that included the Aleutian landings. The Japanese landed on the two islands and bombed Dutch Harbor as well. Because of the remote location and harsh weather conditions, it took a year for the U.S. to mount an attempt to retake them. The Battle of Attu is the only major land battle to occur on North American Soil during the war. And was the only battle of the Pacific Theatre to take place in winter or arctic conditions.

* As mentioned above the invasion of the Aleutian Islands of Kiska and Attu by Imperial Japan is the only RealLife invasion thus far. Japan was hoping to divert attention away from the upcoming Battle of Midway and to create a defense for their northern flank. Unfortunately for the Japanese, (but fortunately for the U.S.) the U.S. had cracked the Japanese naval code and knew all about their Midway plans, and that included the Aleutian landings. The Japanese landed on the two islands and bombed Dutch Harbor as well. Because of the remote location and harsh weather conditions, it took a year for the U.S. to mount an attempt to retake them. The Battle of Attu is the only major land battle to occur on North American Soil during the war. And was the only battle of the Pacific Theatre to take place in winter or artic conditions.

* ''Battlefield:BadCompany 2'': Some multiplayer maps take place in Alaska. In the single-player campaign, the Russians invade Alaska and use it as a bridge into Canada and the continental U.S.
** ''Battlefield 2'' features a map depicting a Chinese invasion of Alaska.

* ''Film/RedDawn'' features an invasion of the United States by the Soviet Union, Cuba, and Nicaragua. Lt. Col. Tanner mentions the Soviets crossed the Bering Strait and invaded Alaska in an attempt to attack the continental U.S. from the North but were stopped at the Canadian border. The U.S. still has deal with invaders that came up from Mexico however.

Fiction has produced no shortage works depicting this scenario. It began gaining popularity during the ColdWar, when there was real fear of the Soviet Union invading. However, it has remained common in the post-Soviet era, usually with a [[MakeTheBearAngryAgain resurgent Russia]], or even some other enemy like China invading. This is because Alaska has so many resources that are important for America and it also occupies a strategic place on the globe so it could be a tempting target for any enemy with the power to go up against the YanksWithTanks. In 1935, General Billy Mitchell testified before Congress about Alaska's importance, saying: "I believe that in the future, whoever holds Alaska will hold the world. I think it is the most important strategic place in the world."

This is a sister trope to MexicoCalledTheyWantTexasBack , with Russia in place of Mexico and Alaska in place of Texas and the Southwestern U.S. Like with Texas, this is also a localized version of InvadedStatesOfAmerica.

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States. It wasn't doing the Tsar much good, never really turning a profit, and proving to be an unnecessary thorn in the Empire's already strained relationship with the UK (which owned Canada), so the Russian government was open to any reasonable opportunity to offload it. Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar[[note]]by subtly threatening to engage Prussia (it's a long story, much of it to do with the Balkans, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck) in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy[[/note]]), the Tsar made the obvious decision once the US sent a decent offer. The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States. It wasn't doing the Tsar much good, never really turning a profit, and proving to be an unnecessary thorn in the Empire's already strained relationship with the UK (which owned Canada), so the Russian government was open to any reasonable opportunity to offload it. Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar[[note]]by subtly threatening to engage Prussia (it's a long story, much of it to do with the Balkans, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck) in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy[[/note]]) as opposed to the strained relations between Russia and the other candidate for offloading the territory (the aforementioned British-run Canada), the Tsar made the obvious decision once the US sent a decent offer. The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States. It wasn't doing the Tsar much good, never really turning a profit, and proving to be an unnecessary thorn in the Empire's already strained relationship with the UK (which owned Canada), so the Russian government was open to any reasonable opportunity to offload it. Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar[[note]]by subtly threatening to engage Prussia (it's a long story, much of it to do with the Balkans, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck) in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy[[/note]]) as opposed to the strained relations between Russia and the other candidate for offloading the territory (the aforementioned British-run Canada), the Tsar made the obvious decision once the US sent them a decent offer. The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States. It wasn't doing the Tsar much good, never really turning a profit, and proving to be an unnecessary thorn in the Empire's already strained relationship with the UK (which owned Canada), so the Russian government was open to any reasonable opportunity to offload it. Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar[[note]]by subtly threatening to engage Prussia (it's a long story, much of it to do with the Balkans, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck) in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy[[/note]]) as opposed to the strained relations between Russia and the other candidate for offloading the territory (the aforementioned British-run Canada), the Tsar made the obvious decision. The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States, Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar by subtly threatening to engage Prussia[[note]]Long story, much of it to do with the Balkans, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck[[/note]] in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy). The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States, Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar by subtly threatening to engage Prussia[[note]]Long story, but suffice it to say Russia and Prussia were also on good terms in the days of Bismarck[[/note]] in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy). The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States, Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar by subtly threatening to engage Prussia in an attack on France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy). The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold the territory of Russian America to the United States, Russia and the US being rather buddy-buddy in the 1850s and '60s (the US had backed up the Russians diplomatically during the UsefulNotes/CrimeanWar, and Russia had run interference in Europe on the Union's behalf during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar by subtly threatening to engage Prussia to attack France and the UK should either recognize and assist the Confederacy). The U.S. named their new territory Alaska (long a colloquial name for the region), and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?

In 1867, The Russian Tsar sold The territory of Russian America to the United States. The U.S. named their new territory Alaska, and 94 years later in 1959 it became the 49th state. But what happens if the RussiansWithRustingRockets decide to renege on the deal?