. I think the issue of razors only occurred during the two World Wars. And even then, I doubt they were issued with soap. Only razors. I may be wrong of course!
I think that is applicable to more than shaving kit
Yeah, aint that the truth! Mate of mine served in Iraq, told me some horror stories... If you wanted any good equipment you had to buy it yourself. I recall hearing about the culture shock of visiting a US base and how totally alien it was, Mcdonalds and KFC, cinema complex, fridges everywhere full of Coke & Mountain Dew... In the British camps you had school dinners and bottled water
I have been there ....and Afghan as well. They used to call us 'The Borrowers'. Any American Bases I had to vist were like Holiday Camps compared to ours. T-Bone Steaks and Soft Drinks and ice creams....all FOC. Shopping malls to die for! They really looked after their peopleYeah, aint that the truth! Mate of mine served in Iraq, told me some horror stories... If you wanted any good equipment you had to buy it yourself. I recall hearing about the culture shock of visiting a US base and how totally alien it was, Mcdonalds and KFC, cinema complex, fridges everywhere full of Coke & Mountain Dew... In the British camps you had school dinners and bottled water
If we were a American I'd say thank you for your service but it's my experience that British vets usual reply to that is "f*ck off mate"
The thought is appreciated. In reality I just feel used and abused. I think more of the people I served withIf we were a American I'd say thank you for your service but it's my experience that British vets usual reply to that is "f*ck off mate"