GETTING DOWN TO BRASS TACKS
(Rec. 5.30 p.m.) LONDON, March 3. The British Army is eliminating non-essential drill movements. Instead of sloping arms before marching off the soldier now slings his rifle on to his shoulder and keeps it there until it is required for action. Salutes and compliments with the rifle have vanished and except for ceremonial parades slapping the butt of the rifle has ceased. The rifle is now regarded solely as a weapon for killing men.
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Southland Times, Issue 24685, 5 March 1942, Page 5
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79GETTING DOWN TO BRASS TACKS Southland Times, Issue 24685, 5 March 1942, Page 5
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