To: Poohbah
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.
To: colorado tanker
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!"
26 posted on
02/07/2003 5:39:17 PM PST by
tet68
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