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505th Engineer Light Ponton Company a 140' DS Dual Carriage Bridge over the Ruhr (Hofen)

1945-02-16 · Hoven · Germany

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238th Engr. C. Bn. "A" A 140' DS Dual Carriage Bridge was pre-loaded to be built by "A" Company over the Roer. It was preloaded since it was expected to be difficult to back trailers down the approach to the site

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