UK Military Bridging – Equipment (Assault Bridging)
In modern terminology this is called Close Support Bridging, designed to operate in the direct and indirect fire zone i.e. under fire. It is important to note that in many…
UK Military Bridging – Floating Equipment
The pontoon bridge is probably the oldest form of military bridging equipment, back to the original ‘Bridge of Boats’ I looked at the beginning of the series. https://www.flickr.com/photos/73614187@N03/7143064347/ At its…
UK Military Bridging – Load Classification
A designer must understand the lead bearing capacity of that bridge, it is a fundamental requirement. The bridge must not be overloaded to a point that it collapses which might…
UK Military Bridging – Iraq and afghanistan
So this is the last of the first half of this series, looking at the history of UK military bridging. Once past this, it’s on to equipment. Any takers on…
UK Military Bridging – Post War
The final part of the history part of the series will look at Iraq from 2003 onwards and Afghanistan but in this penultimate post, post war and recent UK bridging…
UK Military Bridging – World War II (Italy)
UK military bridging enjoyed several finest hours during WWII and it would be impossible to describe every single operation. Instead, I am going to look at a significant operation in…
UK Military Bridging – World War II (Africa and Northwest Europe)
UK military bridging enjoyed several finest hours during WWII and it would be impossible to describe every single operation. Instead, I am going to look at a significant operation in…
UK Military Bridging – World War II (The Far East)
UK military bridging enjoyed several finest hours during WWII and it would be impossible to describe every single operation. Instead, I am going to look at a significant operation in…