BBA102 - Walking Radioman W. Britain Wrath of The Northmen on the left

on the left

Zulu Attacking

blue coats faced red became standard for the entire army

widening toward the cutting edge and a short haft length of around 16-18 inches

“There are times when a corps commander’s life does not count

BBA102 - Walking Radioman W. Britain Wrath of The Northmen on the leftThis GI is 'humping' the SC 300 BC1000 man pack radio usually reserved for infantry platoon headquarters. This radio set was known as the 'walkie talkie' while the hand held SCR 536 BC611 was nicknamed the 'handie talkie'. Radiomen usually carried a lighter weight personal weapon sometimes a 1911 Colt Automatic . 45 pistol or, more commonly, the M1 Carbine as is shown here.