12-112 Garand Picture of the Day - D Day Assult Vest

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M44 pack
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I read somewhere that the assult vest were hot, bulky and not very popular with the troops. Most were soon discarded. Capt John Miller is wearing one in Saving Private Ryan.

I sure wish I had one of those!

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Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger

I sure wish I had one of those!

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Assault Vests

A real one :lol: Thanks Archer ;)