| OPENING OF PATTON BRIDGE General McNarney opens bridge named after General Patton. Cologne, Germany. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7855 |
| Catalog #: | 27775 | |
| Clip Number: | 27775-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1503 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:37:36 - 01:38:49 | |
| Location: | Cologne, Germany | |
| Year Shot: | 1946 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening ENGINEERING: Bridges, Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Germany MILITARY: Misc, British MILITARY: Misc, USA | |
| Description: | OPENING OF PATTON BRIDGE General McNarney opens bridge named after General Patton. Cologne, Germany. Voiceover in German. GVs of destroyed Cologne bridge over the river Rhine. LS steel and wooden bridge constructed by the British authorities. MS as British soldier presents arms whilst German policeman stands in background. GV British Guard of Honor. MS General McNarney, Commander in Chief American occupation forces inspecting British guard of honor. CU British Royal Engineer member of the guard of honor. GV inspection. LS civilians watching. MS as German officials and Bishop watch the ceremony. MSs as the General opens the bridge, ribbon is cut with a blowtorch. GV car approaching bridge. MS archway to bridge with inscription 'Patton Bridge' and bearing the four stars of the American General. POV going over bridge looking out windshield, the Mercedes Benz hood ornament is seem mounted on front of car. LS Cologne Cathedral taken from moving car as it crosses bridge. CU General McNarney saluting launches as they go under bridge. LS's landing craft sailing under bridge. | |
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