“By a series of calculations which need not be here explained, Colonel Cole has concluded that the individual weights carried within the legions were as follows:Total for road marching 57.21 lbs.Total for approach march 44 lbs.Tactical load in combat zone 33 lbs.”

S.L.A. Marshall

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