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Old 07-27-2005, 10:12 PM   #10
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Default Re: in praise of Das Deutches Fagarbeiter....

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Originally Posted by Michele
Sorry to disagree with you again, Rupert. But I think a grunt in the field would have _one_, not _some_. It's like carrying an additional rifle. You might do that with _one_ additional rifle, but you wouldn't do that with _some_ additional rifles. It's a this-once-or-never kind of weapon, especially if you also consider how it gives away the firer's position.
That should say "one", not "some" - 'tis what I meant to say. Better than a bazooka, though - they were generally crew-served, and you certainly didn't run round with one and your rifle and other kit.
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