[colorado tanker]

They always seem to find something new to put on a grunt. And if they don't, the grunt will probably decide to haul some more ammo, "just in case."

I heard Keegan say a few years ago that the Ancient Greeks went into battle carrying about 70 lbs. and it's been the same ever since, regardless of the technology.

[tet68]

Same in WW I. then they'd add a roll of barbed wire, a shovel or a pick , maybe a sack of mills bombs.

"Eeer you lot, take this base plate and these timbers too!"