I have a very dear friend Karl, who lives in Germany. We have been corresponding for several years, and he always send me interesting photos, etc. Here's the latest...
hello my dear
.... attached are a few photos i accumulated during my collecting times they are of the occupation of my hometown heidelberg in april 1945, at the castle from the castle into the town close to the bridging site a gi dancing with an harmonica orchestration the first float bridge a close up and last not least myself reenacting while visiting the auto and technik museum in sinsheim. not to forget the blessed happy easter greetings and best wishes for your project as well as to your family. keep up the good work and stay healthy and cool
your friend
karl
PS. i was informed about this website www.555thheavypontonbattalion.com there are very good photos of the first float bridge in heidelberg on april 1. 1945, you might know about this site already, if you do skip it if not look at it,
karl
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31 Mar 45, Heidelberg Panorama.jpg
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Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"