The Canadian American Norman Oil Line (Canol) Project to build a pipeline and road from Norman Wells, Northwest Territories to Whitehorse, Yukon during World War 2. A tugboat pushing barges loaded with building materials along the Mackensie River in Canadian Northwest Territories. View shifts to some buildings at water's edge, with large riverboat docked behind them. Rustling leaves on a tree. Waves on water surface. Closeup of several men standing on middle deck of multi-deck river boat. One wears a clerical collar. They are watching activities below, where project workers and American soldiers are relaxing on deck as two aboriginal (or Native or First Nations) men entertain them, playing fiddle and guitar. The fiddler wears decorated moccasins. Both players tap their toes in rhythm. The guitarist's instrument is decorated with painting of "The Lone Ranger" on a his white horse,"Silver"calling out "Hi Ho Silver." A soldier with a mandolin sits down and plays with them.
The Canol Project during World War II. 'Canol' written on a building in Fairbanks, Alaska. The American flag on a pole in front of the building. Faces of engineers. 'Waterways' written on a building wall. People walk outside the New Franklin Hotel. Tents, vehicles and barracks on an open ground. A soldier walks with a rifle in hand. Carpenters erect wooden barracks.
Animated map shows Saipan in the Marian Islands. Animation shows U.S. forces acquiring the island from the Japanese during World War II. Pictures of American ships approaching the island. Marines aboard a ship look at maps. Animation shows United States aircraft bombing Saipan island.
Animated map shows U.S. forces acquiring Pagan Island, Mariana Islands from the Japanese during World War II. Pictures of bombings on Pagan Island. Fire and explosions on a ship. American ships fire at the Japanese Army on a beachhead. A fleet of aircraft drop bombs on the island.
U.S. forces battle against the enemy on Saipan, Mariana Islands during World War II. Animated map shows southern territory occupied by U.S. forces. 2nd and 4th Infantry Division troops advance on a field. The map shows the positions of 2nd, 4th and 27th Infantry Division on Saipan.
U.S. forces battle against Japanese on Saipan, Mariana Islands during World War 2. Pilot in the cockpit of 19th Fighter Squadron P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. P-61s of the 6th Night Fighter Squadron, including "Midnight Mickey." Wreckage of Japanese tanks and artillery. Animated map shows territories occupied by U.S. forces.
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