How do you dig a fox hole?

[Badgersmilk]

I know what your thinking!  But, there's more to it than you may think!

Good video.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/73718/mail-call-foxhole#s-p1-so-i1

Anybody get that radio working??? 

[Dakotaranger]

Haven't watched the clip yet but I prefer dynomite

[Badgersmilk]

I've often wondered...  The technology of a Ditch Witch is beyond our military?  Even in WWII!  They really couldnt air drop a few of those in?

I guess it's their way of finding out how much each soldier REALLY wanted to live.  "Quality of fox hole = ... ". 

Is there time to dig a kitchen and aid station in mine?

[fightingquaker13]

Actually a serious question. WWII, SOP was to dig one before before bed, and fill it in, to deny to the enemy in the morning. This drastically slows advances. Fail to do so, and one artillery barrage and you're screwed. A whole lot of work, but the alternative is ugly. On the other hand, let the enemy advance a mile or three, hit them when they're exhausted from marching, adrenaline crash and digging.......
FQ13

[Badgersmilk]

A few WWII vets have told me they all crapped in their fox holes after leaving them.   

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYTPH8mx1ZU

[Hazcat]

simple answer  'fast and deep as you can with what ya got".

[ratcatcher55]

A few WWII vets have told me they all crapped in their fox holes after leaving them.   

That's what the gernade sump is for.

Old Army joke:

2nd LT " Staff Sgt, where my foxhole?"

Staff Sgt " Right there Lt, just move the dirt and rocks out of your way."

[tombogan03884]

I've often wondered...  The technology of a Ditch Witch is beyond our military?  Even in WWII!  They really couldnt air drop a few of those in?

I guess it's their way of finding out how much each soldier REALLY wanted to live.  "Quality of fox hole = ... ". 

Is there time to dig a kitchen and aid station in mine?

Wonderful idea, unless for some silly reason you don't want to advertise your exact location to everyone on the planet.

[2HOW]

Ive had the pleasure of digging one, only one thank GOD.