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Post by indie on Nov 26, 2007 21:10:32 GMT -5
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Post by 101steasykid on Nov 26, 2007 21:14:45 GMT -5
Why would you be using a German Breadbag if you are doing 29th Infantry?
-Michael
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Post by Jager.Drü on Nov 26, 2007 21:18:57 GMT -5
Yeah that will work.
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Post by indie on Nov 26, 2007 21:23:27 GMT -5
I'm not using the breadbag for the 29th ID. My original Impression was going to be an SS or Wehrmacht sniper, but I decided to do American first. But I'm still going to do a Heer Sniper impression. While i'm at it, here's what i want for a sniper impression in the way of field gear, feel free to change as you see fit:
EM Belt
Buckle, Silver
Combat Y-Straps (I really want a set just because I could take the scope of my rifle and do normal Heer Rifleman)
2 K98 Pouches
Breadbag
Canteen
Messkit
Trench Knife
That's just the basic stuff i think would be good for a sniper. Like I said, feel free to change it.
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Post by Jager.Drü on Nov 26, 2007 21:35:18 GMT -5
Replace the trench knife with a Kar98 bayonet.
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Post by indie on Nov 26, 2007 21:45:03 GMT -5
yeah, i wasn't sure about that. would a sniper have a bayonet? he wouldn't really have a use for one. but it would be great if i decided one day to go regular infantry.
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Post by Jager.Drü on Nov 26, 2007 22:02:49 GMT -5
Trench knifes were limited issue. Why would some one who deals death from afar need a knife for close quarters fighting? Go with a bayonet.
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Post by Adler69 on Nov 26, 2007 22:32:50 GMT -5
No messkit either , unless you are in the rear with the gear, you also need a camo Heer smock and camo cover for your helmet, an M43 hat , a spotting monocular(that's half of a set of binoculars) and a shovel to dig yourself a nest.
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Post by indie on Nov 27, 2007 18:17:14 GMT -5
well, my reasoning for the trench knife would be if my postition got overran by a couple guys, i could probably knock one off with a chambered round, then pull my trench knife and hope like hell more guys weren't coming. hypothetically of course! ;D also, i just want a messkit for eating. i could eat the rations cold, but i'd prefer them hot. also, i was not going to get an e-tool just because i thought it would take up more room, but that's a good point, digging a nest.
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Post by Adler69 on Nov 27, 2007 19:16:05 GMT -5
Remember , snipers in the German army where very valuable and took sometime to train, so they where issued with sidearms , some did carry a trench knife and a pistol.
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Post by indie on Nov 27, 2007 20:30:29 GMT -5
oh yeah! thank you for reminding me! i actually meant to put a holster on my list, but i totally just forgot!  ;D |
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Post by Tobbe on Dec 2, 2007 10:55:35 GMT -5
I read "The German sniper 1914-1945" by Peter R Senich that trenchknifes where standard issue to snipers,They apparently used it to trim branches and clear the "sniperspot" with them..
A realy great book by the way..
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Post by indie on Dec 2, 2007 17:38:08 GMT -5
i'll have to find that. thanks for the info.
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