Kenny brought up future duct tape. But wasn't cardboard new in '42. Did plastic even exist back then? ...wax paper over your gun barrel. Small things that helped win. Elastic bands. Never thought i'd look it up. But here i am. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_band
Some pre WW2 plastics Shellac 1000BC Bakelite - patent 1909 celluloid - 1869, patent for film 1889 PVC - first synthesized 1872, Polystyrene - discovered 1839, produced 1930's Vinyl - 1931 Nylon - 1935 Some pre WW2 Cardboard Invented in China - 15th Century Cardboard boxes produced in England - 1857 Corrugated Cardboard - English patent 1856 - used as a liner for tall hats Corrugated cardboard packing - USA patent 1871 - wrapping bottles and glass lantern chimneys Cereal box - Kellogs Corn Flakes.
