关键词: |
Division level organizations; corps level organizations, Combat operations, Warfare, Military operations, River crossings, Bridges, Crossings, Engineers, Maneuvers, Combat effectiveness, World war 1939-1945, River crossing, Stream crossing, Rhine river, Roer river, Beb(brigade engineer battalion), Eab(echelons above brigade), Lsco(large-scale combat operations), Mrbc(multi-role bridge company), Shaef(supreme headquarters allied expeditionary force) |
摘要: |
This monograph assessed the ability of the current engineer force capability and capacity, to conduct multiple division and corps level wet-gap crossings, during large-scale combat operations. Using a structured and focused comparison, the research evaluated the engineer force structure available and used during two river crossing operations during World War Two. The research compared the findings with an evaluation of a theoretical and contemporary, division wet-gap crossing, using current US Army doctrine and force structure. The research exposed potential shortfalls in the division's organic engineer assets as well as, engineer bridging capability and capacity within the US Army's active component. |