| OPENING OF NEW BRIDGES IN BERLIN Two new bridges are opened in Berlin by French and American forces. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7810 |
| Catalog #: | 279630 | |
| Clip Number: | 279630-3 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1323 D | |
| Timecode: | 01:07:09 - 01:11:22 | |
| Location: | Berlin, Germany | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Bridges, Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Germany, Berlin MILITARY: Army, French MILITARY: Army, USA | |
| Description: | C/U of sign reading 'General George C Marshall Bridge Constructed by 333 Engineer Special Service Regt.' Train moves along track and the officials climb into the driver's cab. US general puts on the train driver's hat. Local children and adults stand near the bridges to watch the opening. Generals arrive at makeshift platform and make speeches to soldiers before opening of the railway bridge; the train is seen in the background. US soldier carries flag of the Engineer Special Services Regiment. Aerial views of Berlin showing bomb-damaged buildings. | |
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