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Old 08-02-2014, 18:27   #1
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A soldier's kit through the years

For all history buffs, this is a pretty good view of a soldier's kit through the years ... 1066 to 2014

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/w...?frame=2994148

Yeah it's all English/British, but it's still cool to see how the basic items a soldier took into battle changed throughout the years.
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Old 08-02-2014, 19:30   #2
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I like the mace. Trench Warfare at its finest. And most Medieval.
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Old 08-02-2014, 19:40   #3
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Very cool. Great post!
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Old 08-02-2014, 19:42   #4
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Interesting to see how 395 lbs. of light-weight gear evolves though time.
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Old 08-03-2014, 22:37   #5
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Very interesting post!

I find warfare of the "middle ages" fascinating. Very close and personal.

Thanks for posting.

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Old 08-03-2014, 23:30   #6
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Can anyone ID the ONE ITEM that is in EVERY picture shown?

I can tell you it's NOT a sharp pointy thing.

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You mean other than shoes?
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You mean other than shoes?
Yes, something other than shoes, clothing or weapons.
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An army marches on its stomach - Napoleon Bonaparte or Frederick the Great of Prussia or Claudius Galen, chief physician to the Roman army.
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An army marches on its stomach - Napoleon Bonaparte or Frederick the Great of Prussia or Claudius Galen, chief physician to the Roman army.
Well....if this is a multiple choice question (no question mark, but the word "or" does separate the three names), I'll say that it is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte!
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And how much does 120 pounds of lightweight gear weigh?

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And how much does 120 pounds of lightweight gear weigh?

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More than 100 pounds of stone and less than 150 pounds of feathers...
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