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To: RomanSoldier19

From this old Infantry Sergeant’s view, very limited battle field use, or what we would have called a toy.


15 posted on 11/06/2022 6:17:44 PM PST by taxcontrol (The choice is clear - either live as a slave on your knees or die as a free citizen on your feet.)
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To: taxcontrol

Old infantry sergeants have been saying that ever since Philip of Macedon ordered really, really long spears. Seen as a boondoggle at the time, probably.


18 posted on 11/06/2022 6:25:30 PM PST by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: taxcontrol

looks fun


20 posted on 11/06/2022 6:28:27 PM PST by RomanSoldier19 (Res ad Triarios venit;“We are your ghosts, in this game played by monkeys, organized by lunatics” )
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To: taxcontrol

How long does a paratrooper take to transition from parachuting to shooting? How does that time compare to the time taken to transition from flying that handheld jetpack to shooting? Do you consider this comparison relevant or fair?


22 posted on 11/06/2022 6:41:10 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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