>>64096940
they either ditch as much equipment as possible or die
>prior to the 1880s soldiers had camp followers and mules to carry about roughly half of the weight of equipment
>GOWOT era full body armor solders are about the same mass as knight of the late 17th century (horse not included)
also
Foot blisters
Metatarsalgia
Back pain
Sprains
Knee pain
ingrown toenail
Stress fracture