Synopsis

This program recounts the ambitious undertaking of constructing a 1500-mile route through Canada to Tokyo in 1942, a feat accomplished by 11,000 American soldiers – a significant number of whom were Black. While not a defining victory of the Second World War, this project served as an early success, offering a vital surge of confidence to Americans anxious about potential Japanese expansion in the Aleutian Islands. The hour prioritizes the experiences of the men involved, focusing on their recol