Question

old man at the bridge first question what is pontoon bridge why are many people crossing the bridge

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer is:

A pontoon bridge is a pass over river made by large hollow containers which are filled with air. The people are crossing it so as to reach to a safer place and secure themselves as well as their families from the heavy artillery attacks by the refugees . Also it was the time of Spanish war and that war is marked greatly painful in history..

Answer 2

A bridge that is made of large hollow containers filled with air is called a pantoon bridge.

The story is set during the Spanish civil war and people are crossing the bridge to protect themselves from the impending attack by the enemy troops.