I thought it was invented by Mors Kochanski (Kochanski flip-flop winch) but then I googled and found this info:

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Though Mors Kochanski popularized the use of the flip flop winch, it appears it was used during World War II, by the British Army to help them get their vehicles out of the trenches.


http://outdoorselfreliance.com/flip-flop-winch/



Edited by Herman30 (10/27/14 08:33 AM)