Ludendorff bridge at Remagen after its capture on March 7, 1945, showing U.S. 1st Army troops crossing the Rhine into Germany. Failure of the Germans to destroy the bridge gave U.S. forces their first foothold east of the Rhine — Bridges--Germany (West)--Remagen--1940-1950. World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns & battles--Germany (West)--Remagen. Troop movements--American--Germany (West)--Remagen--1940-1950. Photographic prints--1940-1950. — 1945.
4 Jul 2026 · identified as “M2 Browning .50 cal machine gun”