British soldiers repairing a blown-up bridge on the Somme: an incident in the 'Great Push' against the Germans

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British soldiers repairing a blown-up bridge on the Somme: an incident in the 'Great Push' against the Germans

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Showing a small group of British soldiers stretching ropes from the remaining supports of a blown-up bridge on the Somme River in France during World War I. The remains of several destroyed buildings are visible in the background. The 'Great Push' mentioned in the caption probably refers to the British attack on German troops during their organized withdrawal to defensive positions on the Hindenburg Line that was accompanied by widespread destruction of infrastructure such as bridges and buil...

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1917-06-14

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Auckland Weekly News; Alfieri

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/216790

Related subjects

World War, 1914-1918 / Soldiers / British Army / France / Somme River / Ropes / Bridges / Ruins / Military operations

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