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From the S&S archives: Bridge across the Rhine River

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Engineers from the 109th Engr. (C) Battalion set guy wires for a 60-ton bridge across the Rhine River in Germany.

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Pontoons are guided into position after the guy wires are in place.

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Sfc. Robert Drake, of Co. B, gives instructions from a bridge tower.

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Sgt. Leo Dansereau of the 139th Engr. Float Bridge Co., positions the hook of his crane prior to positioning the pontoons.

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