When the allies landed in Europe towards the end of WW2 there was a desperate need to quickly restore rail services over damaged bridges. This newsreel shows the activities undertaken by the military when they were rebuilding the bridges.
Vee
Wow, all I can say is, this is so cool. I can't believe I haven't seen this one before. Now I can use it in my documentary and I will also place on main site. That is a great video and explains so much to the general public.
Vee, you are wonderful!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Thank you Marion! I knew that this video enjoy you !!
Vee 
Under every white cross of American Cemetery of Colleville (Normandy), sleeps a piece of Freedom
I just discovered it, do you mind where the video was taken from?
Thanks Vee
Andrea Gatti
The attrition continued; Italy sank to such a low priority on the list of theaters that by the winter of 1944-45 the men there began to feel that they were on a "forgotten front." from THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT: ON BEACHHEAD AND BATTLEFRONT by Lida Mayo
