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World War II Today

Over the Seine

28th August 1944: Rapidly built pontoon bridges enable the Allies to push on in pursuit of the retreating Germans

Aug 28, 2024
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A Sexton 25-Pounder self-propelled gun of 11th Armoured Division crosses the Seine on a Bailey bridge
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