"Help wanted - Infantry Assault Bridge" Topic

I would like to do a real scale 1/144 infantry element carrying an infantry assault bridge. However I have not found a good picture of what I would like. I found Easybridge which is little more than a ladder in 1.5m sections that can be carried easily, but they do not seem to be a standard issue. The only other one I have found is really not "Man Portable" they are large say 3ft tall 'U' sections of two hand rails and an approximately 18" foot-way These latter ones seem to be carried relatively easily from a vehicle adjacent to the bridging point but are far to bulky to be carried even a few hundred yards on less then perfect ground. Can somebody help me find something lighter and more portable that is actually in service.

Thanks in advance Brian

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Legion 4 that is the one I found but it looks like it comes in very large (but light) sections. Does it break down smaller practically for moving other than short distances?

Hi UshCha,

British army seem to use the Bayley ladder. It folds up.

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Mayby that helps.

I believe it breaks down into smaller parts. However, I've never seen it when I was on active duty. It is probably a newer design.

When I was an ROTC Cadet, in '78 I was attached to a CE Training Co. For a couple of weeks. The CE Bridging trainees were still using Bailey Bridge much like in WWII, IIRC. link

We did a river crossing with the old RB-15 Rubber Boats with the CE Basic Training Co. And pretty much used those when I was Cadet and on active duty with the 101 then later when I was a Mech Co. Commander. My Mech. Co. was also trained to use the newer Zodiacs. By an SF unit at Eglin AFB at the Ranger Camp.

In many cases based weather and the depth, we waded across. And at Jungle Training in Panama we made poncho rafts to cross deeper bodies of water. About up to our chests.

Wish I could be more help.

Wow, that sucks Legion. When we did river crossings we just walked across the water with full packs and didn't even get my boot laces wet.

Wolfhag

So I have heard that the USMC walks on water🌊 … But I have yet to see it.🤩 As I had mentioned before, I cross-trained at Little Creek going to Basic Amph Training. We were never taught that. But I get it is USMC secret ? 🤔

I suspect that it's because the various water deities don't want their fish and other creatures exposed to Marines' feet.

LT

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I suspect that it's because the various water deities don't want their fish and other creatures exposed to Marines' feet.

That's right, the feet that wear the ass kicking boots. (grin)

It's not actually a secret. If you ask me kindly I'll tell you how.

Wolfhag

Wow !!!!😮 Really ? 🤔🤩😁

Yes, just ask.

Wolfhag

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The most effective way of walking on water is to wait until it freezes. Now that wasn't hard was it.

Wolfhag

Yes e.g. the Yalu River becomes a road below 32 degrees …