Nijmegen railway bridge
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The Nijmegen railway bridge is a truss bridge spanning the River Waal in the Netherlands, connecting the city of Nijmegen to the town of Lent.
The railway bridge and attached 'Snelbinder' cycle bridge.
The original Nijmegen railway bridge in 1879.
The medieval style abutment towers.
The Waalbrug, The Snelbinder and the Nijmegen railway bridge
Battle of Nijmegen
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The Battle of Nijmegen, also known as the Liberation of Nijmegen, occurred from 17 to 20 September 1944, as part of Operation Market Garden during World War II.
The Waal Bridge and north-east central Nijmegen, damaged during the battle. Photo taken on 28 September 1944 from the Dominican Church.
The 82nd Division drops near Grave.
British soldiers dismantle German explosives on the Waal Bridge.
Nijmegian civilians ride along on a jeep during the advance (20 Sept.).