The key of the situation in the West Indies being thus in the fleets these became the true objectives of the military effort.

Military pontoon definition. 326 BC to modern times an armys ability to cross significant water obstacles has often led to the success or failure of that army. Also called bateau bridge. And all the more so because the real _military_.

Well known throughout the world as the definitive Special Forces boat the FC range is used by more elite soldiers and sailors than any other craft worldwide. American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language Fifth. The planks the chess were anchored by side rails and then covered with a layer of soil to protect it and to dampen sounds.

Navy Lighterage Pontoons NLP s is type of pontoon developed in World War Two by the US Navy and used by naval construction teams Seabees and specialized US Army combat engineers on invasion beaches and shallow harbors or harbors where the facilities have been destroyed or do not exit establish docks wharfs barges floating cranes and. A watertight float or vessel used where buoyancy is required in water as in supporting a bridge in salvage work or where a temporary or mobile structure is required in military operations. The pontoon bridge is probably the oldest form of military bridging equipment back to the original Bridge of Boats I looked at the beginning of the series.

Pontoon in British English1. Military engineers hurriedly constructed. The lethality of modern weapons and the capabilities of larger enemy formations have mandated that US forces adapt an AirLand Battle doctrine which relies heavily upon our ability to maneuver.

I have an idea that my military superiors are the proper judges of my character and conduct and that their testimony ought to be considered satisfactory as to my _military qualities_. A watertight float or vessel used where buoyancy is required in water as in supporting a bridge in salvage work or where a temporary or mobile structure is required in military operations. The ability of the US Army.

Military engineers hurriedly constructed a pontoon. Pontoon noun BRIDGE C a small flat boat or a metal structure of a similar shape used especially to form or support a temporary floating bridge. The hull shape is especially important as it can get a large load.