S17·E4 Building the Alaska Highway
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 4
- Air Date
- February 7, 2005
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Recalls the construction of the 1500-mile "shortcut to Tokyo" through Canada in 1942 by 11,000 U.S. troops (4,000 of them black). It wasn't the Army's greatest World War II triumph, but it was one of the first, and it gave Americans, who feared a Japanese buildup in the Aleutians, a needed morale boost. This hour is light on military and engineering detail, and packed with proud GIs recalling mud, cold and toil.
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When did Season 17 Episode 4 of American Experience air?
Season 17, Episode 4 ('Building the Alaska Highway') originally aired on February 7, 2005.
How long is Season 17 Episode 4 ('Building the Alaska Highway')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 17 Episode 4?
Recalls the construction of the 1500-mile "shortcut to Tokyo" through Canada in 1942 by 11,000 U.S. troops (4,000 of them black). It wasn't the Army's greatest World War II triumph, but it was one of the first, and it gave Americans, who feared a Japanese buildup in the Aleutians, a needed morale bo...
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