Image: The Ku Bridge, located in Soissons, France, seen in ruins after being destroyed during World War I. This photograph, taken in 1919 by CD, captures the aftermath of the German retreat. The bridge, which spanned the River Aisne, is now left in a state of devastation and collapse. (Issued as Note F0573)

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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