17-9-21 Garand Picture of the Day

[Paul S.]

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...HTJul051-1.jpg

Transport aircraft fly low over an open field as the 82nd Airborne conducts a training exercise in North Africa.

Clearly stated - 'training exercise in North Africa'. Hence my suggestion above that it was being practiced in preparation for the Sicily landings.

I believe Cinder's comment refers to the bayonet scabbard.

I agree. Fate is the Hunter is an excellent book. I read it around 50 years ago.

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[browningautorifle]

Clearly stated - 'training exercise in North Africa'.

Yep...

Cinder's comment refers to the bayonet scabbard.

Cinder's comment?

[Paul S.]

Yep...



Cinder's comment?

My mistake. It was BAR's comment. My apologies to all concerned - especially Cinders.