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I don't know about the later years, but certainly at the start of the war there were cyclist companies, which I think were meant for rapid deployment? (rapid compared with footsoldiers)
Presumably they would require something to fight with, and given the weight of a heavy MG and mounting, it would need the three of them to tow it, especially when hills were encountered.
I suspect though, that James may be looking for where they are and what (other than the obvious ) they are up to?
) they are up to?
