Re: The "Self-Contained" Infantryman?
Tom-
Ja, Ja... genau... ;)
Yep... that was how many bags all of the "mandatory" stuff to carry per batallion regs finally took-up.
Commanders, regardless of 1860s or 21st century, make their soldiers carry mandatory gear that one never uses.:angry_smi
I'm sure after 3-4 years of combat/marching/movement/losses of equipment in the Civil War, all of the extra junk... hat brass, gaiters, extra blankets, unesscessary uniform items, mess gear, etc. became very weighty and useless much as my load became such in combat.
If it isn't keeping you alive in some way or form, then why carry it? Suck-up the discomfort without that item and drive-on...
Tchuss- Johnny Lloyd
Originally posted by tpallas
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Ja, Ja... genau... ;)
Yep... that was how many bags all of the "mandatory" stuff to carry per batallion regs finally took-up.
Commanders, regardless of 1860s or 21st century, make their soldiers carry mandatory gear that one never uses.:angry_smi
I'm sure after 3-4 years of combat/marching/movement/losses of equipment in the Civil War, all of the extra junk... hat brass, gaiters, extra blankets, unesscessary uniform items, mess gear, etc. became very weighty and useless much as my load became such in combat.
If it isn't keeping you alive in some way or form, then why carry it? Suck-up the discomfort without that item and drive-on...
Tchuss- Johnny Lloyd
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