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Why were bases built in Alaska during the forties and during the cold war?
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What did Washington state do during World War 2?
They grew a lot of timber for the military to build bases. The harbors supported operation in Alaska and the Pacific. The shipyard at Bremerton built ships. Hanford was the location of the of the facility that made nuclear materials for the first atomic bombs. Aluminum smelters made aluminum for aircraft.
What Alaska city has the most homes built on stilts?
Either Petersburg or Ketchikan
Which kingdom were the Great Pyramids built in?
The Pyramids of Giza (including the Great Pyramid) were built during the Old Kingdom. Most pyramids were built during the Old and Middle Kingdoms.
When were regency houses built?
During the Regency
Why was the Great Wall of China built and how was it built?
According to Aussies it was built to keep the rabbits out during the reign of Emperor Nazi Goring.
Why was the Alaska highway built?
National Defense purposes. Before the US entered WWII massive support was being transferred to Russia for its defense against Nazi Germany. Bases to support this effort had to be built in Alaska and the entire road network was built by Army Engineeers.
Why were military bases built in Texas during World War 2?
It's the biggest continental state. More space to build bases = Bigger bases. Bigger is better.
What was the Alaska Highway was built for?
It was built for National Defense by the US Army.
Who built the Alaska-Canadian highway?
The US Army.
What did Washington state do during World War 2?
They grew a lot of timber for the military to build bases. The harbors supported operation in Alaska and the Pacific. The shipyard at Bremerton built ships. Hanford was the location of the of the facility that made nuclear materials for the first atomic bombs. Aluminum smelters made aluminum for aircraft.
Does one have to take a Ferry from Alaska to the Lower 48 if driving?
No, during WW2 a large division of the US Army helped by the Canadian Army built the Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Delta Junction, Alaska, a distance of about 1,700 miles.
When was the Alaska pipeline first proposed?
1970, and built in 1973
When was the sears roebuck hack saw model 108.1501 built?
The Sears & Roebuck hack saw, model number 108.1501, was built in the nineteen forties. They can be found on Vintage Machinery's website. There are pictures of different vintage tools.
When Guernsey county Ohio was built?
it never was. it was actually built in alaska. i would suggest going to see it. it is amazing. ;)
The Alaska Highway was originally built?
For National Defense by the US Army.
Why was the Alcan Highway built?
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.
What road links Dawson Creek British Columbia and Fairbanks Alaska?
The Alaska Highway The U.S. built the 1,523 mile Alaska Highway from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Dawson Creek, British Columbia, as military supply road during World War II. It was opened to civilian traffic in 1947 and links the road system of Alaska with those of the other states and Canada. Travelers may enjoy mountain beauty and glimpse wild life along the highway.
