US Infantry Equipments 1775–1910
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About this book
The development of US Army infantry equipment has been a story of trial and error, of adopting new designs to meet new problems. It was not until 1910 that a whole system of equipment, including everything from the waist belts to the canteens to the cartridge-carriers to the haversack, was officially adopted. Prior to that, each piece of equipment was designed to meet a specific need, without any consideration of anything else the soldier had to carry. Packed with photographs and illustrations, this book explores the history of US Infantry equipments from 1775 to 1910, covering everything from blankets to bayonets.
Contents
Introduction · Blankets, Ponchos, Shelter Halves · Canteens and Water Bottles · Cartridge Boxes · Knapsacks · Waist Belts & Bayonet Scabbards · Rifle Equipment · Officers' Equipment · Experimental Systems · The Plates
Paperback; November 1989; 48 pages; ISBN: 9780850459364