| Accession Number | F05139 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 12 min 38 sec |
| Object type | Training and Technical films |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Royal Army Ordnance Corps |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1930s |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Assault bridging
Description
Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) training film C16 B54 demonstrating the Assault Bridge using kapok bridging material. This is a silent film using sub-titles to support visuals. Shown: number of men required (a company); the duties of each platoon in the construction of the bridge; kapok-filled rafts clamped together with duckboards to form a foot bridge for assault troops. Equipment and uniforms featured similar to that issued in 1st World War. Estimated date pre 1939-45.