Why did the East German Military go through the effort and expense of making doilies? And why did the Italians have an issued tool to open wine bottles? Was looking at the army surplus store and found some weird stuff.

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In addition, I found that the Pakistani rucks were white canvas which would stick out like a sore thumb, and hot countries in North Africa still wear wool for some reason.

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Armies have their little priorities for the happiness of their troops. British vehicles have facilities to make tea.

Don’t underestimate wool. It doesn’t always make you hot, and it is naturally fireproof. You can burn it with direct flame, but it can’t sustain a flame on its own. The fire will go out as soon as the ignition source is removed.