Post by gi on Apr 22, 2007 1:40:32 GMT -5
Hey all, i am new in this forum, but since over 20 years Collector an Reenactor .
Early WWII interests me for years. Its far away from the WWII Mainstream.
Its hard to find online informations about this time.
Most reenactor´s it does not interest ! Only a few know the different uniforms.
No Action, only, Basic Training, sweat and dirt , retreat and defeats. Pearl Harbor, Phillipines, Guam....
No medals, glorious triumphs and liberatet peoples.
here my first post.....
b]US Army Uniforms 1938-42[/b]
( bad) english version for my friends from the oversea forums
Winter Uniform for Garisson Service
The Soldier wear
- M1938 Winter Uniform,
- black wool blend tie
- Campaign hat with blue Infantery Cord
- Russet Shoe Service composition sole with Leggings
Backside view
Note the old M1910 Equipment.
The M1910 Equipment was stored, in army depots since WWI, in large quantities .
The Overcoat was the Main Winter Outerwear.
„Parsons field Jacket „ ( Later M41 Jackets) were available, but seldom seen on original Photos.
The Coat Wool Serge ( Service Jacket) was only permite for ceremonies.
Field Uniform.
The Soldier wear
-the Parsons Field Jacket over the Wool Uniform.
The early versions of this Jacket has flaps on the pockets and no shoulder boards .
- The tie was removed ,the highest button is open.
- The Soldier carries the M1 Garand ( since 1938)
- On the head the M1917A1 Helmet. This is a 1938 modified WWI Helmet.
The new liner has a adjustable metal band. It fits higher on the head. Note the original pics, the Helmet fits bad and unconfortable on soldiers heads.
Liner M1917A1
The Gas Mask M1A2 was a modified Version of a 1919 Model
More Pics:
gasmasklexikon.com/Page/USA-Mil-MI.htm
A Soldier of the Hawaiian Division in Summer khaki Drill Uniform with khaki Cotton Tie.
This Soldier use ( like most soldiers in the pre war time), the M1903 Springfield Rifle
The Soldier wears the blue Denim Fatigue a relict from late WWI
In the QM Supply Cataloge specified as Jumper and Trousers Dungaree.
A few original Pics from Camp Barkley Taxas around 1940
The Motar Crew wears blue Denims, Garrison Caps and Pistols.
Machin Gun Gunner in blue Denim.
Note the mix of blue Denim Hats, Winter Hats an Campaign Hats
The different Basic training Dresses.
Humor
The „Daisy Mae“ styl „blue Denim Hat“ and the khaki „Hat Field Cotton“ were unpopular by Soldiers and Officers.
The soldiers looked like idiots !
The only permitted type of carrying was the edge downward.
60-80% of the original photos shows the soldiers with Garrison Caps. Also for field service !
Now we look on a few Details
- The Tin first aid was colored orange -red
- The Soldiers used blue Denim Baracks Bags
- TL122A flashlight made of metal. The firtst version of the famous TL122 Serie.
- The Mess Kit is a inter War Version made from Aluminium. Note the new style upper section !
Khaki single flap shelter halfs an wool blankets was standard bivouac material.
A tent was made from 2 shelters 10 pegs, 2 robes and 2 3folding poles.
with brass sleeves.
Photos from interest
A US Army Unit in the Field.
All men wears Garisson Caps
The officers in the foreground wears trousers khaki drill and shirts wool.
The soldiers wears blue denim fatigues and a few HBT Overals. HBT overals are often seen by armoured personal, fligth personal and USMC Soldiers.
Spring /Summer 1941,
a soldier in his „ Spiderhole“
US Army bivouac
Early WWII interests me for years. Its far away from the WWII Mainstream.
Its hard to find online informations about this time.
Most reenactor´s it does not interest ! Only a few know the different uniforms.
No Action, only, Basic Training, sweat and dirt , retreat and defeats. Pearl Harbor, Phillipines, Guam....
No medals, glorious triumphs and liberatet peoples.
here my first post.....
b]US Army Uniforms 1938-42[/b]
( bad) english version for my friends from the oversea forums
Winter Uniform for Garisson Service
The Soldier wear
- M1938 Winter Uniform,
- black wool blend tie
- Campaign hat with blue Infantery Cord
- Russet Shoe Service composition sole with Leggings
Backside view
Note the old M1910 Equipment.
The M1910 Equipment was stored, in army depots since WWI, in large quantities .
The Overcoat was the Main Winter Outerwear.
„Parsons field Jacket „ ( Later M41 Jackets) were available, but seldom seen on original Photos.
The Coat Wool Serge ( Service Jacket) was only permite for ceremonies.
Field Uniform.
The Soldier wear
-the Parsons Field Jacket over the Wool Uniform.
The early versions of this Jacket has flaps on the pockets and no shoulder boards .
- The tie was removed ,the highest button is open.
- The Soldier carries the M1 Garand ( since 1938)
- On the head the M1917A1 Helmet. This is a 1938 modified WWI Helmet.
The new liner has a adjustable metal band. It fits higher on the head. Note the original pics, the Helmet fits bad and unconfortable on soldiers heads.
Liner M1917A1
The Gas Mask M1A2 was a modified Version of a 1919 Model
More Pics:
gasmasklexikon.com/Page/USA-Mil-MI.htm
A Soldier of the Hawaiian Division in Summer khaki Drill Uniform with khaki Cotton Tie.
This Soldier use ( like most soldiers in the pre war time), the M1903 Springfield Rifle
The Soldier wears the blue Denim Fatigue a relict from late WWI
In the QM Supply Cataloge specified as Jumper and Trousers Dungaree.
A few original Pics from Camp Barkley Taxas around 1940
The Motar Crew wears blue Denims, Garrison Caps and Pistols.
Machin Gun Gunner in blue Denim.
Note the mix of blue Denim Hats, Winter Hats an Campaign Hats
The different Basic training Dresses.
Humor
The „Daisy Mae“ styl „blue Denim Hat“ and the khaki „Hat Field Cotton“ were unpopular by Soldiers and Officers.
The soldiers looked like idiots !
The only permitted type of carrying was the edge downward.
60-80% of the original photos shows the soldiers with Garrison Caps. Also for field service !
Now we look on a few Details
- The Tin first aid was colored orange -red
- The Soldiers used blue Denim Baracks Bags
- TL122A flashlight made of metal. The firtst version of the famous TL122 Serie.
- The Mess Kit is a inter War Version made from Aluminium. Note the new style upper section !
Khaki single flap shelter halfs an wool blankets was standard bivouac material.
A tent was made from 2 shelters 10 pegs, 2 robes and 2 3folding poles.
with brass sleeves.
Photos from interest
A US Army Unit in the Field.
All men wears Garisson Caps
The officers in the foreground wears trousers khaki drill and shirts wool.
The soldiers wears blue denim fatigues and a few HBT Overals. HBT overals are often seen by armoured personal, fligth personal and USMC Soldiers.
Spring /Summer 1941,
a soldier in his „ Spiderhole“
US Army bivouac
WOW ! WELCOME aboard and Happy Birthday too GI!! 
