Bridge attack

[Glenn Saunders]

In late August 1941, during the initial stages of the battle of Kiev, General Kirponos ordered all Red Air Force assets against a bridge over the Dnepr. Two IL-2:s managed to destroy the bridge with bombs, isolating the German 11th Panzer division for 10 days. (Osprey Campaign #129, page 58)

Engelbrekt

I'll see your bridge at Kiev in 1941 (where there is no game) and raise you one in France 40.

Page 144 of Lightning War by Powaski

170 British and French bombers (100 which are British Blenhiems) carry out what is called "suicidal attack on the Gaulier bridge.

I'll let anyone who cares look it up - the attack went on all day and the Bridge was not destroyed. The cost was 45 Brit and 5 French Bombers.

I can scan the reference and send it to anyone who really wants to see the reference for themselves.

Glenn