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Gdynia - Bridge

The tex on the sign:
Gdynia - Bridge
In the battle for Axel in September 1944
Polish soldiers gave this name to the Bailey bridge built by them on this location.

Photos 2 & 3, the situation at present time.
Photos 4 & 5, the situation then. These drawings are shown in the Gdynia Museum

Next to the bridge is a memorial for the First Polish Armoured Brigade.

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Source

  • Text: Mia van den Berg
  • Photos: Arjan Vrieze (1,2) & Mia van den Berg (3,4,5)