The Corps wore through their moccasins every two days.The intense heat of the summer sun was interrupted by violent storms, with thunder, rain, and hailstones the size of eggs.

• 部队每两天就必须更换穿破的鹿皮软鞋，而夏日的烈阳则不时伴随著夹带雷电、雨水及像蛋一样大小的冰雹的强烈暴风雨。