The History of Royal Engineering Bridging
Publication Date: 13/09/2000
One More River To Cross traces the history of military bridging covering the evolution and design criteria, and the role of the Corps of Royal Engineers. Details are given of the design and development of some 175 militarybridging equipment, together with 270 photographs and line drawings, and five maps. The use and significance of such equipment in major military operations from Edward's invasion of Wales in 1282 to the support of the United Nation forces in Bosnia in the 1990's is described. Appendices include a chronological list of bridging equipment further technical details of many of the equipment, a pedigree of Royal Engineer Assault/Armoured Engineers, and details of Victoria Crosses won in bridging operations. The book is a unique record of the subject that will have wide appeal to both military and civil engineers and to those with an interest in military history.
- ISBN:
- 9780850527889
- 9780850527889
- Category:
- Bridges
- Publication Date:
- 13-09-2000
- Publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books Limited
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Dimensions (mm):
- 230x160mm
- Weight:
- 1.34kg
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