At War: ‘Swat the Kaiser’ and Sprinting in Combat Boots: 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.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/magazine/army-physical-fitness-test.html?partner=rss&emc=rss