Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Hank Samples

A half-filled canteen is a beacon for a fully loaded enemy weapon. Sent by Hank Samples, A Vietnam Nam combat veteran (70-72), 11th ACR-101st Abn.

- Hank Samples

Category: Murphy's War Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's War Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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