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I've been curious to know if anyone has any references or photographs of soldiers who have field modified parts of their kit? Mostly what I'm looking for is if pioneers altered their spades or shovels in any way to make them more managable to carry.
I ask this as my mess will be heading to Bentonville next month and I drew the short straw in carrying the shovels in our 10 man "flying column". Would it be correct to saw off half the length of the handle?
Mike Tommarello
1st Sgt.
9th Pa. Reserves
(Steel City Mess)
I ask this as my mess will be heading to Bentonville next month and I drew the short straw in carrying the shovels in our 10 man "flying column". Would it be correct to saw off half the length of the handle?
Mike Tommarello
1st Sgt.
9th Pa. Reserves
(Steel City Mess)