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505th Engineer Light Ponton Company bridge restored to use the last of the principal roads

1945-03-05 · Paffendorf · Germany

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237th Eng. C. Bn. delivered an 80' DS Bailey Bridge and constructed across the Erft Canal. This bridge restored to use the last of the principal roads running East-West crossing the Erft in the 104th and 3rd Armored Division Sectors. Location?

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