Discussions related to the equipment, weapons and vehicles employed during the second world war.
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by Temujin » Thu May 31, 2018 12:46 pm
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Class 70 Bailey Bridge over the River Hase at Haselunne Rebuilt by the 5th Completed May 5th 1945. Christchurch crib pier supporting Double double and Triple single spans. Note span junction posts on top storey of Double double to accommodate transom.
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by Temujin » Thu May 31, 2018 12:47 pm
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Class 40 DD Bailey Bridge ove the River Hase at Haselunne Constructed by 1 Canadian Army Troops. Completed May 3rd, 45. Normal double double construction
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by Temujin » Thu May 31, 2018 12:49 pm
Martin Bridge
Martin Bridge was constructed in Oct 44 by I Canadian Army Troops Engineers over the Albert Canal near Herenthels
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Martin Bridge consisted of two separate Bailey continuous bridges on pile piers
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Martin Bridge details of piers
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by Temujin » Thu May 31, 2018 12:51 pm
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A view along the low level bridge to Emmerich
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by Temujin » Thu May 31, 2018 12:52 pm
MacLean Bridge at Emmerich
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by Temujin » Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:25 am
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by Temujin » Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:28 am
The map trace below shows some of the bridges, ferry’s and floating bridges (and their map reference) built over the Orne River in Caen.
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by Temujin » Sat Aug 24, 2019 5:29 pm
Bailey Floating Bridge under construction:
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