Floating Bridge

Floating bridge over the river Aisne, Northern France
Picture made in 1917.

Military River Crossings in Northern France

This colour photo of a floating bridge over the Aisne River shows how military movement depended on temporary engineering solutions. Bridges like this helped troops, equipment and supplies cross damaged or contested landscapes, making river crossings an important part of operations behind the front.

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