Chinese Farm: Episode 18 — Bridges Under Fire
The Israeli crossing at Deversoir could not become decisive until real bridges reached the Suez Canal. Rubber boats had established a foothold, but tanks, artillery, fuel, ambulances, and supply vehicles needed a functioning crossing system. Logistics became the center of the drama as bridge convoys struggled through delays, mechanical problems, congested routes, and Egyptian pressure around the corridor. A late bridge could endanger the entire operation, and engineers were as important as tank crews at this stage of the campaign. Modern armored warfare depends on movement, and movement depends on infrastructure created under fire. At Deversoir, the bridge was not support equipment; it was the hinge of the battle. For more military history writing and books, visit MilitaryAuthor.me, and for magazines, galleries, and a massive archive of military photos and video, visit Trackpads.com.
