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Bridge of the Selle constructed by N.Z. Engineers in 13 hours, under intense shell fire.

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    A high angle shot of a bridge over the river Selle in Barastre, France. An ambulance and carts filled with supplies are making their way across the bridge. The buildings of the far side of the bridge are heavily damaged by shell fire.

  • Other Id

    71825 (Presto content ID)

    PH-ALB-420 (Reference Number)

    H1114 (Photographer's number)

    70700 (DBTextworks system ID)

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    Photography

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