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D-Day Paratroopers
Spread Throughout Pockets
(British, but similar to American officer pack) Sten gun spare magazines with 9mm ammunition 2 lb. plastic high explosives (HE) 2-36 primed hand grenades two full belts of Vickers .303 ammunition wire cutters radio batteries small-pack basic equipment webbing 48 hours' worth of rations water cooking and washing kit
Officer Pack
Paratroopers carried an average of 70 pounds of equipment. Officers averaged 90 pounds of gear. With the parachute, men weighed in at 90 to 120 pounds over their body weight. The paratroopers were jumping into unknown territory and needed to be prepared for any encounter or conditions.
Equipment
Standard Parachutist Pack
M-1 Garand Rifle with 8-round clip cartridge belt with canteen hand grenades parachute and pack anti-flash headgear and gloves pocket compass machete .45 caliber Colt automatic pistol flares message book
loaded .45 automatic pistol medical kit 2 additional lb. HE knife escape/survival kit toggle rope additional personal items
4 pieces of chewing gum 2 bouillon cubes 2 Nescafe instant coffees, 2 sugar cubes, and creamers 4 Hershey bars 1 pack of Charms candy 1 package pipe tobacco 1 bottle of water purification (Halazone) tablets to purify water
Emergency Rations
