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ArlesTHIS WAS THE BRIDGE AT ARLES, FRANCE-Broken by the bombs of Allied planes, twisted by the current of the Rhone, this bridge at Arles is another that the Nazi could not use to escape the noose of "Operation Strangle."

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
France
Category:
Bombing
Sub Category:
Arles
Short Caption:
THIS WAS THE BRIDGE AT...
Caption:
THIS WAS THE BRIDGE AT ARLES, FRANCE-Broken by the bombs of Allied planes, twisted by the current of the Rhone, this bridge at Arles is another that the Nazi could not use to escape the noose of "Operation Strangle."
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, BOMBING,ARLES
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A18382-53673AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/49485335/this-was-the-bridge-at-arles-france-broken-by-the-bombs-of-allied-planes-twisted-by-the-current-of-t : accessed Nov 19, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008