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That looks like the Remagen bridge in the background.
That looks like the Remagen bridge in the background.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo..._Germany-1.jpg
that was my first impression but the Ludendorf bridge super structure had only an arched span in the center section not on the ends
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Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester
The span on the left hand side seems to be resting in the water?
That's what drew me to think it was Remagen, and the flak towers at right. I was only past there once and that was at high speed by train...
Apparently it's the bridge across to Braunau, Hitler's birthplace. There's a bit of a story written by Paul Stoebel... THE BRIDGE AT BRAUNAU AM IN
Bit of scorched earth policy leave nothing of any use to the enemy
The bridges usually are blown on withdrawal to keep the enemy from following at speed.
It was the 9thArmored Division that found the Remagen Bridge
Love the pic, but that water cooled 30 cal steals the show!
Often the support troops live in the shadow of those right at the pointy end top vid Mark thanks for sharing.