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The Alcan Highway was built after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Americans wanted a new overland supply route fro military bases that were in northernmost territory.

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The ALCAN highway was built by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers during World War 2

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What year was the ALCAN Highway built?

1942


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Does the Alaska Highway begin in British Columbia?

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When was Alcan created?

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