3 May 20 Garand Picture of the day

[Mark in Rochester]

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[Bill Hollinger]

Some upper echelon's idea of a great carry technique.

[mmppres]

Thats so they can shoot at submarines??

[Bob Womack]

Thats so they can shoot at submarines??

No, but they often posted sharpshooters shoot and detonate mines. During a big storm in the Pacific the Japanese minefields were often cut loose. Apparently the Japanese didn't obey treaties requiring that un-moored mines have a mechanism to sink themselves. Ref. Little Ship Big War by Edward P. Stafford.

Bob

[Ex Crab]

Apparently the Japanese didn't obey treaties requiring that un-moored mines have a mechanism to sink themselves. Ref. Little Ship Big War by Edward P. Stafford.

Bob

Something for which they had previous history, starting December 1941.

[browningautorifle]

One shoulder strap off so it's unbalanced and rifle banging my knee. That would be as handy as a left handed screwdriver. Obviously NOT thought up by infantry. As stated, rear ech high ranking thought process...

[Ex Crab]

As stated, rear ech high ranking thought process..

Thought? Are they supposed to do that?

[BEAR]

"Alright men, take a knee!" Loud banging sounds as barrels hit the deck and howls of pain as cheeks and chins are battered by the buttstocks.

[browningautorifle]

barrels hit the deck

And the crowns later...too bad. Doubt it lasted long.

[fjruple]

Interesting photo. He does not look like a Marine or US Army soldier. I am figuring he's Naval personnel, definitely not like those in the movie, "Sand Pebbles". Probably a way to carry a rifle and gear while unloading from a ship to a motor launch. I am guessing that if the "sailor" falls over board into the water all he has to do is release his cartridge belt and the field gear and rifle would fall away. My guess.