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505th Engineer Light Ponton Company instruction in water proofing

1944-05-17 · Westonbirt · United Kingdom

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Several days of additional training were given in M-3 Pneumatic Ponton Bridge construction and Fixed Timber Bridge construction. Instruction in water proofing and practical loading was given in anticipation of the expected invasion and moving out.

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