The new streamlined gas mask, which some troops tried on for the first time last week, was more comfortable than the older types but looked no less repulsive.
Goggling eyeglasses frame a swollen nose section above the round exhaust valve (see cut). The canister of protective chemicals is attached directly to the facepiece, eliminating the hose. Cocked on the left cheek, the canister is well out of the way, allows easier use of the rifle.
Designed for paratroops, amphibians and assault infantry, the new mask is lighter, easier to use and carry. The carrier may be worn in several positions—even strapped to...
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