13-030 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

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[gsimmons]

Looks like they've camouflaged their leggings and helmets? And maybe clothing. It's hard to see on my phone. But looks like paint splotches.

[browningautorifle]

Yes it does. As for the rest...a tactical update in the middle of an operation...

[Roadkingtrax]

I read they did that in haste when reading "Ghost Mountain Boys" in New Guinea. They described putting the uniforms back on with the dye still wet...

[emmagee1917]

This is one of those rare photos that just reaches out and grabs you in . You just want to know more.
Chris

[ArizonaBeagle]

i saw this on a thread somewhere having to do with why the policy was you aren't supposed to sharpen a bayonet.
A dull bayonet does more damage.
The guy at top left demonstrates why this is a smart policy.

AZB

[browningautorifle]

policy was you aren't supposed to sharpen a bayonet.
A dull bayonet does more damage.

That story is utter horse sh*t.

[Bob Womack]

That story is utter horse sh*t.

Oh, c'mon. Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think. Not.

Bob

[rayg]

Swords blades were not supposed to be sharpened as when a blow was struck, if the blade was sharp it could imbed in a bone and be hard to withdraw. Same reason why bayonets shouldn't be sharpened and also it could prevent further entry. Ray

[browningautorifle]

bayonets shouldn't be sharpened

Armchair all you want. I was infantry for 35 years, I don't know where you get these ideas...they certainly aren't military policy. Blades are even issued sharp now. All of them. Let it rest. It's just opinion.