Alaskan-Canadian Highway Construction 1942-1943
The problem of permafrost was solved by laying "corduroy" the firm up the road in many places. (Swiecicki)
Begining the timber trestle bridge across the Liard River. (Swiecicki)
Timber trestle bridges were constructed across dozens of rivers by the 35th. (Bonde)
Temporary bridge across the Toad River. (Otto)
Fighting mud and hostile terrain was a constant struggle. (Swiecicki)
Few luxuries were available along "the road." Here, an engineer enjoys a field expedient shower. (Bonde)
Routes were planned utilizing aerial photographs. Planes like this one were used extensively on "the road". (Swiecicki)
The engineers utilized the indigineous trees for everything. Even boards were made by the men in their own sawmills. (Bonde)
In addition to bridges, the engineers constructed hundreds of culverts. (Bonde)
Temporary camps like this one served to give the men a place to sleep and get some hot chow. (Bonde)
35th Engineer (Combat) Battalion
Northern France - Rhineland - Ardennes/Alsace - Central Europe
