Soldiers, particularly in ceremonial or drill contexts, tap or "click" their shoes to demonstrate discipline, precision, and respect. The sound helps maintain a synchronized rhythm and showcases the unit's cohesion and readiness.
r/todayilearned - TIL that in WW2, soldiers used condoms to cover rifle muzzles on D-Day, to waterproof underwater explosives, to store corrosive materials, and for garroting (strangling) the enemy in hand-to-hand combat.
Definition of 'to click your heels'
If someone such as a soldier clicks their heels, they make a sound by knocking the heels of their shoes together when saluting or greeting someone.
In the end, Glinda reveals that Dorothy can return home by simply closing her eyes, clicking the slippers' heels together three times, and repeating the sentence, "There's no place like home."
The salute is performed by raising and extending the right arm forward at an upward angle with a straightened hand, fingers together, and palm facing downward. The salute is usually accompanied by a cry of "Heil Hitler!" ('Hail Hitler!'), "Heil, mein Führer!" ('Hail, my leader!'), or "Sieg Heil!"
Treat others as you would have them treat you.… This is a simple restatement of the Golden Rule—but it is a critical issue. Every soldier must feel he is being treated fairly and that you care and are making an honest attempt to ensure he or she reaches full potential.
In World War II, the soldiers of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the American 101st Airborne Division were marked with the spades symbol painted on the sides of their helmets. In this capacity, it was used to represent good luck, due to its fortunate connotations in card playing.
The "5-year helmet rule" is a general guideline from manufacturers and safety foundations (like Snell and Mips) recommending replacing helmets (bike, motorcycle, equestrian) every 3 to 5 years because protective foam and liners degrade from sweat, UV, and general wear, even without a crash, losing impact absorption. You must replace it immediately after any significant impact, not just at the 5-year mark, as the internal structure is compromised.
'Bad' girls have always known how to look after themselves. Barrier methods were always very popular. A halved, emptied lemon skin placed over the cervix worked well, for example, as did sponges soaked in natural spermicides such as vinegar.
By the end of the war, approximately 7,000 of the 10,500 SIS staff were female. These women on the home front contributed to the Allied victory by successfully breaking codes and deciphering enemy messages. The women cryptologists were held to strict secrecy and would become one of the best-kept secrets of WWII.
The Bible literally has zero to say on condoms.
Napping with your legs elevated is a key part of the Navy SEAL nap, and it has several benefits for your overall health. Improved circulation: Keeping your legs elevated promotes better circulation, helping blood return to the heart more efficiently.
WD-40 will give your boots a temporary bit of water repellency. It's called "Water Displacement" for a reason. Spray it on, water beads off — for a while.
The first step is to contact your unit's administrative office and request replacement tags. You will need to provide your name, social security number, and date of birth. Once your request for the new military dog tag has been processed, you will be issued new dog tag.
One such practice was the attachment of conventional chicken wire to helmets, which conveniently facilitated the fixing of twigs and local foliage to the headgear in order to break up its shine and the silhouette.
The fashion of leaving the helmet unstrapped is not only one found in popular media but reflects a genuine concern that servicemen had. A common rumor of the Second World War involved the strap causing the wearer's neck to break due to the concussive force of a nearby explosion.
silver rule (plural silver rules) (ethics) The principle that one should not treat other people in the manner in which one would not want to be treated by them.
The five core principles of the Law of War (International Humanitarian Law) focus on limiting suffering and destruction during conflict, emphasizing Distinction (civilians vs. combatants), Military Necessity (only valid military objectives), Proportionality (avoiding excessive civilian harm), Humanity/No Unnecessary Suffering (prohibiting needless injury), and Honor (upholding ideals like chivalry), all working together to guide conduct in armed conflict.
Army Rule 17 reads as under:“17. Dismissal or removal by Chief of the Army Staff and by other officers. — Save in the case where a person is dismissed or removed...
In German, 777,777 is written as one long compound word: Siebenhundertsiebenundsiebzigtausendsiebenhundertsiebenundsiebzig, meaning "seven hundred seventy-seven thousand, seven hundred seventy-seven," showcasing German's ability to create huge words by joining smaller ones.
What did the German soldiers call (nickname) American soldiers during WWII? Americans have been and still are called “Amis” (pronounced “Ummies”).
Useyour left hand only if your right hand is injured. Use your left hand to carry objects and to leave your right hand free to salute. 2. Accompany your salute with a cheerful, respectful greeting; for example, “Good morning, sir”; “Good afternoon, Commander [Jones]”; “Good evening, Chaplain [Smith]”.