Translations for „haversack“ in the English » German Dictionary

hav·er·sack [ˈhævəsæk, Am -vɚ-] N dated

haversack

Brotbeutel m hist

haversack N

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haversack (backpack) Aus

Rucksack m

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He pedals his feet uselessly in the slickness of grief, eats strange meals at odd intervals, carries around a deflated haversack, tosses letters into the ocean.

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They wear requisitioned wool jackets, the kepis (the military caps worn by both sides), canteens and haversacks whenever so ordered, along with shorts and sneakers, authenticity halting around the waist.

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In their haversack rations were five onions, a tin of bully beef, a slice of cooked bacon, biscuits and dates.

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Message received, to have haversacks dyed and one day's provisions taken when landing.

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Often, while on field campaigns, soldiers found themselves saving some portions of food in their haversacks, washable canvas bags that provided storage but did little for food preservation.

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He then proceeded to reach into his haversack and grab some granulated salt.

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I rolled the blanket up and fastened it above and around my haversack.

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The 72 haversack could be repositioned to sit lower on the back allowing a radio or small bergen to be worn above it.

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This system, using havercake carried in a haversack, was also used widely by the military for the individual soldier to carry his rations.

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Many of the regiment had thrown away their haversacks in an effort to lighten their burden before the charge and were subsequently without food.

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