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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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How long is the alcan highway?
It is 1,390 miles long.
How long did it take to build Alcan Highway?
From March 8th to October 28th 1949 so it actually took just a few months!
When was The Highway Men created?
The Highway Men was created in 2006.
Did Alaska have a war?
The Japanese occupied some of the Aleution Islands, which are part of the current state of Alaska. The only Alaskan highway that leads from Canada to Alaska and through Alaska to the top was built by the US Army specifically to fight the Japanese in WW2. This highway still exists for tourists to drive thru Alaska on.
How many highway men were there?
2
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