Battle rattle : the stuff a soldier carries /
Halberstadt, Hans.
St. Paul, MN : Zenith Press,
2006.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126) and index.
Foreword: a revolution in soldier systems by Eric Graves -- Introduction: a soldier's load -- American battle rattle since 1950 -- Line one gear: underwear, socks, boots, and uniform attire -- Line two gear: tactical nylon vests and racks -- Line three gear: rucks, packs, and carry-on luggage -- Knives and tools -- Body armor -- Survival gear -- Snivel gear: Gore-Tex, sleeping bags, and the poncho liner -- Weapons -- Packing for war by Stephen Hilliard.
Soldiers