The 1928 haversack was inexpensive for the US government to procure but was a challenge for soldiers to learn to pack. Done incorrectly, the entire pack could fall apart in the middle of the march. Join and see what it takes to do it correctly!
Up Next in Season 1
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Crew Members of the B-17
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The Weapons of Arnhem
The British and Polish airborne and airlanding men engaged at the tip of the Market Garden spear - Arnhem. Let's explore the range of small arms they carried, and use those weapons to meet several of the men who served in this great struggle from World War II.
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Fighting Knives of the USMC
Tommy takes us on a deep dive of fighting knives issued to and used by Marines in WWII. In addition to looking at them, he introduces us to some of the men and lets them speak again through voiceover so you hear the words and thoughts of veterans and journalists from the front lines. Come explore...
