Remagen, Germany. 1945-03. Allied troops crossing the Rhine River over the Ludendorff railway ...

Accession Number P02018.356
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Remagen, Germany. 1945-03. Allied troops crossing the Rhine River over the Ludendorff railway bridge, which was initially found intact, but which collapsed a few days later. In the foreground US light anti-aircraft gunners prepare to cover enemy air attacks against the advancing troops.

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