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Engineering Through the Ages: From William I to Operation Overlord

Explore the evolution of engineering from William I's time to Operation Overlord, covering Norman Invasion, early engineering duties, siege warfare techniques, and modern advancements in military engineering. Learn about the engineering roles in various wars like the Peninsular War, War of 1812, WWI, and WWII, highlighting key figures and innovations. Discover how engineers played a crucial role in building castles, creating fortifications, and developing strategies for warfare.

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Engineering Through the Ages: From William I to Operation Overlord

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  1. William I “The Conqueror” Norman Invasion 1066 Humphrey de Tilluel Prefab fort Gundulf of Bec Father of Royal Engineers Building Castle + Building Abbey

  2. Early Engineer Duties • Miners- Seige Warfare • Carpenters/Woodcutters/Fossatores (Pioneers)- Siege Roads • Early float bridges • Ordnance • Trenchmasters • Surveyors of the Kings Works • Master Masons • Sappers • Chemical

  3. Engineers 1800-WWI Peninsular War Siege of Banajoz War of 1812 Russian War China War (Hong Kong) Afghanistan- Siege of Kandahar South Africa Egypt Sudan Engineers Given Motto “Umbique” (everywhere) by William IV

  4. WW I Mobile warfare gives way to Seige Tunnelling/Mining Trenches (Sappers) Geologic Input London Tunnellers (Kickers) Rail Workers Use of Piles Tubbing

  5. WW II William Bernard Robinson King 1939 First Appointed Military Geologist Operation Overlord – Normandy vs Cherbourg and Cotentin Peninsula Quarrying Topography Mulberry Harbor

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