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Monday, January 26, 2026

19 Jan 44 A Sherman crossing the River Garigliano on a pontoon raft.

 19 Jan 44

A the same time as 1 KOYLI was taking Point 201 having advanced from Tufo:

Sherman III (M4A2) is hauled across the River Garigliano in Italy on a pontoon raft with a Bailey Bridge section - 19 January 1944 Tyler (Sgt) (Photo IWM NA 10957 WWP-PD)

6 sections of Bailey Bridge, 60 ft. Standard Bailey rafting technique.

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