The bridge over the river Duena is destroyed by the Russians. The German troops cross the river by boat

The transcript describes the strategic military movements during a historical event. Bolshevik forces were stationed in the Old Town to prevent the formation of a bridgehead. However, German troops unexpectedly crossed the Düna River ten kilometers south of Riga, surprising the Bolshevik defenses.

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