This historical photograph shows a crane from the 1056th Engineer Port Construction and Repair Group in action during the dismantling of the deck of the Cherbourg swing bridge, after the liberation of the city in 1944. This site symbolizes the efforts of Allied military engineers to restore the strategic infrastructure necessary for the logistics of Allied forces.

In the foreground, a civilian crosses the scene, contrasting with the military activity in the background. The crane's hook, visible here, illustrates the precision and ingenuity required for these complex operations. This moment has also been immortalized in the form of a drawing in the magazine Yank, adding an artistic dimension to this technical event.