Hajleh. The pontoon bridge by means of which the first crossing over the Jordan River was ...

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Accession Number B02734
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass copy negative
Maker Unknown
Date made 22 March 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Hajleh. The pontoon bridge by means of which the first crossing over the Jordan River was effected. The bridge was constructed by Australian Engineers in the face of opposition by the enemy, who were strongly entrenched. Seven soldiers are standing on the bridge.