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Building of the Alaska Highway

★ 6.0 (1 votes) | 1943 | 0h 40m
Documentary
Overview

WWII: The Japanese threat warrants a fortification of the northern territories, which prompts a herculean effort by the US Army Corps of Engineers to build a road where no one else would dare. Between 1942 and 1943 over 900 miles of rugged terrain in the Canadian wilderness between Dawson Creek to Fairbanks are cut down, excavated and paved for army and civilian movement. Color documentary by US Army Signal Corps.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date November 1, 1943
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production U.S. Army Signal Corps, Army Service Forces

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