AFV Club, Churchill Mk 5 with SBG Bridge Interwar Using documents from both sides

Using documents from both sides

The First World War's fierce battles saw the need to develop military technology beyond anything previously imagined: as exposed infantry and cavalry were mowed down by relentless machine-gun attacks

A tank assault moved rapidly forwards and this required a motorized infantry which could keep pace with the attack and provide all necessary support

including some that have never been published before

James Holland has created a captivating and epic narrative which redefines and enhances our understanding of one of the most significant conflicts in history

AFV Club, Churchill Mk 5 with SBG Bridge Interwar Using documents from both sidesNew tooling assault bridge, A frame legs, pulleys, steel girder gearbox. Workable cable drawn bridge with raise & lower movement. Other detailed parts include petard mortar, armour plates, metal sprung suspension system. Choice of markings for 5 Assault Bridge Units (ABG). WWII Small Box Girder (SBG) bridge emplaced during the Normandy landings in June 1944 by the 1st Assault Brigade Royal Engineers using modified Churchill AVRE tanks. Weighing 4 tons