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> They literally (actually) completely blacked the skies for many people in
> Germany. (Just before they annihilated entire cities)
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> was an education, and I doubt that anyone today could do it. I tried out
> the belly ball turret. Amazing.
These days they probably would never have to endure such discomforts. The
military has gotten over the attitude that providing comfort for the troups
is not coddling them, but actually improves their efficiency and
effectiveness. The U.S. military probably employs more ergonomics experts
than any industry except maybe the automobile manufacturers.

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Mark Probert - 27 Feb 2006 22:01 GMT
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> effectiveness. The U.S. military probably employs more ergonomics experts
> than any industry except maybe the automobile manufacturers.
In WWII, the lack of comfort was the result of the technology of the day.
As for today, my neighbor kid was a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank driver
in Iraq, and he has complained about the problems with the drivers area.
He is not a spoiled rotten type kid, so I do give him a bit of credence.
Rich - 27 Feb 2006 22:14 GMT
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> Iraq, and he has complained about the problems with the drivers area. He
> is not a spoiled rotten type kid, so I do give him a bit of credence.
But has he driven a Sherman or a Tupelov or a Tiger?
;o) Rich
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> ;o) Rich
No, and that would give him perspective. I drove an M-60 Patton once,
but did not have to button up.