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505th Engineer Light Ponton Company sent forward to cross the Erft Canal

1945-02-28 · Buir · Germany

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329th Engr. C. Bn. A 110' DS Bailey Bridge, six Infantry Support Rafts, forty five M-2 Assault Boats, and 216' of Infantry Footbridge were sent forward to cross the Erft Canal.

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