| Place | Middle East: French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, Lebanon, Litani River Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 128915 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. AFTER DEMOLITION OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER BY THE VICHY ...
Description
QASMIYE AREA, SYRIA. 1941-06. AFTER DEMOLITION OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE LITANI RIVER BY THE VICHY FRENCH FORCES ENGINEERS OF 2/6TH FIELD COMPANY, ASSISTED BY INFANTRYMEN, BUILT A PONTOON BRIDGE DURING THE NIGHT OF 9/10 JUNE, ABOUT FOUR HUNDRED YARDS EAST OF THE DEMOLISHED BRIDGE, ENABLING MEN AND VEHICLES OF 2/27TH INFANTRY BATTALION TO CROSS.