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Question on paratroopers

Discussion in 'WWII General' started by Greg A, Aug 2, 2003.

  1. Greg A

    Greg A Member

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    Someone was asking on another board I'm on whether American paratroopers who carried the BAR would carry them while they jumped or whether they would be dropped separately because of their weight.

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  2. TheRedBaron

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    They jumped with the BAR in a leg bag I think similar to the bren bag used by the British.
     

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