The latest in tactical bridges: obstacle-crossing for today's mobility forces.
Armada International › Vol. 14 Nbr. 4, August 1990
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The latest in tactical bridges: obstacle-crossing for today's mobility forces.
The Latest in Tactical Bridges
Obstacle-Crossing for Today's Mobility Forces Natural and man-made obstacles are a major element in any plans for the movement of ground forces. Nowhere are they more important than on the battle-field and the approaches to it, both for the defender and for the attacker. Even quite narrow tank ditches or steep-sided water obstacles can pose formidable barriers to armoured formations. They need be no wider than 24 metres to halt a tank unit dead in its tracks. If they are covered by enemy fire, they are usually best avoided. There are occasions, however, when they have to be crossed at all costs, either to achieve surprise, or to maintain the momentum of an operation. In such cases, the obstacle must be crossed as rapidly as possible, using either bridges or quickly assembled ferries with suffici...See the full content of this document
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