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 A Bridge of Boats

���Towing a French pontcxm to its proper position — work often done under fire. The bridge is practically completed before it reaches its destination. On arrival, it is anchored and the remaining flooring is laid to connect the different sections. (In the insert.) Cavalry shrinks from nothing — not even steep embankments. The horsemen in the picture are Russian Cossacks who are noted for their daring exploits

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