At War: ‘Swat the Kaiser’, Stork Stands and Grenade Throws: The History of Army Physical Fitness

To some, the Army’s new fitness test represents a forward-thinking approach to physical training for soldiers. But the same has been said of past standards that in hindsight were greatly influenced by cultural fads.

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