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JoignyAt Joigny, France about 80 miles SE of Paris, the main bridge can be observed after direct hits had severed it in many places, putting it out of service temporarily. This was the result of the 8th Air Force bomber attack there on 10 Aug 44.

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:
Joigny
Short Caption:
At Joigny, France about 80...
Caption:
At Joigny, France about 80 miles SE of Paris, the main bridge can be observed after direct hits had severed it in many places, putting it out of service temporarily. This was the result of the 8th Air Force bomber attack there on 10 Aug 44.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
FRANCE, BOMBING,JOIGNY
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A18766-53467AC
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/49494945/at-joigny-france-about-80-miles-se-of-paris-the-main-bridge-can-be-observed-after-direct-hits-had-se : accessed Oct 31, 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