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Originally Posted by motto
A subject was touched on here that though being off topic deserves a little more recognition. During WW2 by dint of incredible effort a vehicular track was carved through the Owen Stanley Range to Wau on the northern slopes. It was known as the Bulldog Road.The story of its construction over an 8 month period is little known as it took place in what soon became a backwater as the war moved on.
Hats off to the unsung Diggers and Natives involved.
Beautiful job on the truck Wayne!
David
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David, I think you will find that Kanga Force was involved on building that road. My father was part of Kanga Force, his mob, the 2/7th Independent Commando Co. and others were involved in building the road to make the Japs think that there was more happening than what was actually going on. This caused the Japs to put more troops into an area where we were better prepared for them. Dads mob only had 2 Jeeps at that stage and Dad was responsible for both of them as well as his ongoing commando responsibilities.
Regards Rick.
BTW. Wayne, I am also really enjoying your restoration of such a rare vehicle.