Thumpalumpacus
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Yeah. I didn't see much in the way of fleecy goodness in there!
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Nothing wrong with waterproof rubber boots in winter, provided you're wearing thick fleece and woollen kit underneath. Though marching in such a ridged tall boot may cause some discomfort. Here's my winter boot, essentially a farmer's Welly, but rated to -40'F/C. And my preferred sock.
Men's Arctic Ice Mid + Vibram Arctic Grip A.T.
Men's Arctic Ice Mid + Vibram Arctic Grip A.T., Muck Boot Company Canadawww.muckbootcompany.ca
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I hope the Ukrainians are thusly equipped. The Russian's OTOH can freeze.
The Marines around the Chosin Reservoir found the same thing. Many Chinese were equipped with only canvas-topped tennis shoes (!) and suffered frostbitten & frozen feet. Most Marines were issued "Shoe Packs", the things we called "'mousers" in Germany; short for Mickey Mouse boots. They were rubber outside with wool felt insulation. They were far warmer than GI issue leather combat boots.Nothing wrong with waterproof rubber boots in winter, provided you're wearing thick fleece and woollen kit underneath. Though marching in such a ridged tall boot may cause some discomfort. Here's my winter boot, essentially a farmer's Welly, but rated to -40'F/C. And my preferred sock.
Men's Arctic Ice Mid + Vibram Arctic Grip A.T.
Men's Arctic Ice Mid + Vibram Arctic Grip A.T., Muck Boot Company Canadawww.muckbootcompany.ca
Best Winter Socks in Canada – Reviews & Buying Guide
When winter arrives, do you find your feet are freezing, which makes you hesitant to spend time outdoors? In addition to proper footwear, you should also invest in socks that keep your toes toasty without leaving them feeling sweaty.cansumer.ca
I hope the Ukrainians are thusly equipped. The Russian's OTOH can freeze.
The Marines around the Chosin Reservoir found the same thing. Many Chinese were equipped with only canvas-topped tennis shoes (!) and suffered frostbitten & frozen feet. Most Marines were issued "Shoe Packs", the things we called "'mousers" in Germany; short for Mickey Mouse boots. They were rubber outside with wool felt insulation. They were far warmer than GI issue leather combat boots.
The Suchomimus channel on YT just did a video on this. I like the idea of sending 100,000 "ATACMS Lite" to Ukraine instead of trashing the rockets. Go Boeing!US weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine - Europe - The Jakarta Post
US and allied military inventories are shrinking, and Ukraine faces an increasing need for more sophisticated weapons as the war drags on. Boeing's proposed system, dubbed Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), is one of about a half-dozen plans for getting new munitions into production...www.thejakartapost.com
I'm no expert about their rubber boots and I didn't get to see or read some of the information you are referring to so forgive me if I go about this wrong. About those Mickey Mouse boots, I've had to wear those while I was in Korea. They do keep your feet warm. As for the Russians, they use what looks like a black felt boot. I haven't heard if they put rubber boots over them but they do keep feet warm. I wore a pair during one of my visits to Russia some time ago during new year celebration.Yeah. I didn't see much in the way of fleecy goodness in there!
One should not piss Boeing off. Some very clever people there. And the know how to make a god awfull many of what the designed.
This war in Ukraine has presented an excellent opportunity for the West to use its soon to expire arms in reducing Russia to bit player status, all whilst not costing the West a single soldier.The Suchomimus channel on YT just did a video on this. I like the idea of sending 100,000 "ATACMS Lite" to Ukraine instead of trashing the rockets. Go Boeing!
Torrejón? Sh*y then! An awful wheather to wore them in August for sure!We called those "bunny boots" when I was in the USAF. They were in the Arctic bag we had set aside for our Prime BEEF deployments. I never had occasion to wear them operationally, but we did deploy with that Arctic bag to Spain in August for Desert Shield, in a classic case of military planning.
Torrejón? Sh*y then! An awful wheather to wore them in August for sure!
Looks like Russia may agree with you.The Tu-95&Tu-160 lack the capability of dropping free fall bombs but the Tu-22 could do it.
There have been so many appeasers crying out that we're depleting our stocks. Who were these weapons intended to fight? Western military equipment sent to Ukraine is delivering the most bang for the buck. No NATO troops involved as this equipment eliminates the conventional threat posed by the Czar. From a pure cold, callous hearted view, it's almost like the weapons are "autonomous". They're sent to Ukraine and Russian forces are destroyed without our guys being in danger.This war in Ukraine has presented an excellent opportunity for the West to use its soon to expire arms in reducing Russia to bit player status, all whilst not costing the West a single soldier.
Agreed.Boeings GLSDBs might be a game changer.