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The 371st Engineer Construction Battalion moved by a convoy code named "Boobie Trap" on March 29, 1945, from Geldern, to Menzelen, north of Alpen, Germany, preparing to move northeast towards Wesel and the Rhine River rail bridge. The Ninth and British 2nd were pushing east at a fast pace, so the engineering companies began working 12-hour shifts of 10 days on, 2 off, on the Rhine River Bridge project. The bridge was a high-level type, approximately above high water, and of steel construction to support heavy transport trains.

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  • Wesel Railway Bridge
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  • The 371st Engineer Construction Battalion moved by a convoy code named "Boobie Trap" on March 29, 1945, from Geldern, to Menzelen, north of Alpen, Germany, preparing to move northeast towards Wesel and the Rhine River rail bridge. The Ninth and British 2nd were pushing east at a fast pace, so the engineering companies began working 12-hour shifts of 10 days on, 2 off, on the Rhine River Bridge project. The bridge was a high-level type, approximately above high water, and of steel construction to support heavy transport trains.
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  • The 371st Engineer Construction Battalion moved by a convoy code named "Boobie Trap" on March 29, 1945, from Geldern, to Menzelen, north of Alpen, Germany, preparing to move northeast towards Wesel and the Rhine River rail bridge. The Ninth and British 2nd were pushing east at a fast pace, so the engineering companies began working 12-hour shifts of 10 days on, 2 off, on the Rhine River Bridge project. The bridge was a high-level type, approximately above high water, and of steel construction to support heavy transport trains. The river depth, between , and current made falling into the water a dangerous proposition. Airplanes provided protection along with anti-aircraft gun emplacements and lights on the ground. The Germans unable to pinpoint the location of the bridge construction project. On April 4, 1945, the piling was braced and capped. The towers were completed. Steel spans, ties, and track were lowered into place.
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