It ain't that bad...

**4V50 Gary** · March 2, 2000, 01:56 PM

We can all buy surplus helmets pretty cheap, right? Well, overseas in Taiwan that was not always the case; especially after the Nationalist were kicked off the mainland by the Commies.

One company commander was awarded the 'Overcoming Difficulty Hero Medal' for developing a paper mache helmet that looked like the GI steel pot. It was decided that when used, it would give the troops a boost in morale.

I hope it doesn't rain off Taiwan.

Taken from Frank Holober's Raiders of the China Coast, published by the Naval Institute Press.

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Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt

blades67 · March 3, 2000, 02:19 AM

I think V.P. Al Gore took credit for that too!

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Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat!

George Hill · March 3, 2000, 08:31 AM

Gore INVENTED Taiwan...

March 2, 2000, 01:56 PM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,422	We can all buy surplus helmets pretty cheap, right? Well, overseas in Taiwan that was not always the case; especially after the Nationalist were kicked off the mainland by the Commies. One company commander was awarded the 'Overcoming Difficulty Hero Medal' for developing a paper mache helmet that looked like the GI steel pot. It was decided that when used, it would give the troops a boost in morale. I hope it doesn't rain off Taiwan. Taken from Frank Holober's Raiders of the China Coast, published by the Naval Institute Press. ------------------ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt

March 3, 2000, 02:19 AM	#2
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,015	I think V.P. Al Gore took credit for that too! ------------------ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat!

March 3, 2000, 08:31 AM	#3
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: Lapoint, Utah Posts: 11,477	Gore INVENTED Taiwan...