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To: elcid1970

“Haven’t they already resolved turban related issues like gas mask seal and ballistic protection?”

Simple answer. . .no. And Brits don’t usually go to combat MOPP equipped. . .we do.


38 posted on 04/04/2016 2:40:13 PM PDT by Hulka
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To: Hulka

Yeah, I know. Going MOPP 4 for hours on end is a real gas.

In 1918 the Italians went into battle without masks against the Austrians at Caporetto. Died by the thousands.


39 posted on 04/04/2016 2:53:49 PM PDT by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam. Buy ammo.")
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