THE BRITISH ARMY
When landing on the beaches in Normandy, the
average British soldier carried a large amount
of equipment.
They carried ammunition, food, extra clothing,
cooking utensils and entrenching tools as well
as their weapons, uniform, helmet and personal
effects.
In short each man carried a great deal,
and had to wade ashore carrying it all in up
to neck high surf, whilst under sustained
small arms and artillery fire.
In the linked pages you will see specifically what they wore and carried.
