Systems Of Military Bridges In Use By The United States Army: Those Adopted By The Great European Powers (1863)

""Systems Of Military Bridges In Use By The United States Army: Those Adopted By The Great European Powers"" is a book written by George Washington Cullum in 1863. The book is focused on the various types of military bridges used by the United States Army and the European powers during the mid-19th century. It provides detailed information on the construction, deployment, and maintenance of these bridges, as well as their effectiveness in different military scenarios. The book is divided into two main sections. The first section covers the military bridges used by the United States Army, including pontoon bridges, trestle bridges, and floating bridges. It provides detailed descriptions of each type of bridge, including their construction, deployment, and the equipment required to build and maintain them. The section also includes information on the advantages and disadvantages of each type of bridge, as well as their effectiveness in different military situations.The second section of the book focuses on the military bridges used by the European powers, including France, Prussia, and Austria. It provides a detailed overview of the different types of bridges used by these powers, including pontoon bridges, trestle bridges, and suspension bridges. The section includes information on the construction and deployment of these bridges, as well as their effectiveness in various military situations.Overall, ""Systems Of Military Bridges In Use By The United States Army: Those Adopted By The Great European Powers"" is a comprehensive guide to the various types of military bridges used during the mid-19th century. It provides valuable information to military engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of military technology.And Such As Are Employed In British India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.