Overview

In May of 1942, across the rugged sub-Arctic wilderness of Alaska and Canada, thousands of American soldiers began one of the biggest and most difficult construction projects ever undertaken-building the Alaska Highway. This program tells how young soldiers battled mud, muskeg, and mosquitoes; endured ice, snow, and bitter cold; and cut pathways through primeval forests to push a 1,520-mile road across one of the world's harshest landscapes.

Cast

Joe Morton, Ruth Gruber, Charles Hendricks, Heath Twichell, William Griggs, Billy Connor, Hayward Oubre, John Bollin

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What is "Building the Alaska Highway" about?

In May of 1942, across the rugged sub-Arctic wilderness of Alaska and Canada, thousands of American soldiers began one of the biggest and most difficult construction projects ever undertaken-building the Alaska Highway. This program tells how young soldiers battled mud, muskeg, and mosquitoes; endured ice, snow, and bitter cold; and cut pathways through primeval forests to push a 1,520-mile road across one of the world's harshest landscapes.

When was "Building the Alaska Highway" released?

Building the Alaska Highway was released in 2005.

Who stars in "Building the Alaska Highway"?

The cast includes Joe Morton, Ruth Gruber, Charles Hendricks, Heath Twichell.