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
![](http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/757/servicevcl6.jpg)
Backside view
Note the old M1910 Equipment.
The M1910 Equipment was stored, in army depots since WWI, in large quantities .
![](http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9941/sevicehxy5.jpg)
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.
![](http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1558/teedxo4.jpg)
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.
![](http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2909/compatwinteroc7.jpg)
Liner M1917A1
![](http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/2400/m1917a1fn2.jpg)
The Gas Mask M1A2 was a modified Version of a 1919 Model
More Pics:
gasmasklexikon.com/Page/USA-Mil-MI.htm
![](http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7966/gasmz7.jpg)
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
![](http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7392/tropservicekd9.jpg)
The Soldier wears the blue Denim Fatigue a relict from late WWI
In the QM Supply Cataloge specified as Jumper and Trousers Dungaree.
![](http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4589/denimor6.jpg)
A few original Pics from Camp Barkley Taxas around 1940
The Motar Crew wears blue Denims, Garrison Caps and Pistols.
![](http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6661/blue2by9.jpg)
Machin Gun Gunner in blue Denim.
![](http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8884/bluewz0.jpg)
Note the mix of blue Denim Hats, Winter Hats an Campaign Hats
![](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9981/bluewinterzk5.jpg)
The different Basic training Dresses.
![](http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6433/uniformen1940xy9.jpg)
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 !
![](http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7047/idiotfp3.jpg)
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 !
![](http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6748/detailsiy9.jpg)
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.
![](http://www.atthefront.com/shelter_half_main.jpg)
![](http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/2815/blankesv0.jpg)
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.
![](http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8320/companyno6.jpg)
Spring /Summer 1941,
a soldier in his „ Spiderhole“
![](http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2060/spiderpp3.jpg)
US Army bivouac
![](http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2299/biwakww3.jpg)
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
![](http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/757/servicevcl6.jpg)
Backside view
Note the old M1910 Equipment.
The M1910 Equipment was stored, in army depots since WWI, in large quantities .
![](http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9941/sevicehxy5.jpg)
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.
![](http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1558/teedxo4.jpg)
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.
![](http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2909/compatwinteroc7.jpg)
Liner M1917A1
![](http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/2400/m1917a1fn2.jpg)
The Gas Mask M1A2 was a modified Version of a 1919 Model
More Pics:
gasmasklexikon.com/Page/USA-Mil-MI.htm
![](http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7966/gasmz7.jpg)
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
![](http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7392/tropservicekd9.jpg)
The Soldier wears the blue Denim Fatigue a relict from late WWI
In the QM Supply Cataloge specified as Jumper and Trousers Dungaree.
![](http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4589/denimor6.jpg)
A few original Pics from Camp Barkley Taxas around 1940
The Motar Crew wears blue Denims, Garrison Caps and Pistols.
![](http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6661/blue2by9.jpg)
Machin Gun Gunner in blue Denim.
![](http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8884/bluewz0.jpg)
Note the mix of blue Denim Hats, Winter Hats an Campaign Hats
![](http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9981/bluewinterzk5.jpg)
The different Basic training Dresses.
![](http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6433/uniformen1940xy9.jpg)
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 !
![](http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7047/idiotfp3.jpg)
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 !
![](http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6748/detailsiy9.jpg)
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.
![](http://www.atthefront.com/shelter_half_main.jpg)
![](http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/2815/blankesv0.jpg)
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.
![](http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8320/companyno6.jpg)
Spring /Summer 1941,
a soldier in his „ Spiderhole“
![](http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2060/spiderpp3.jpg)
US Army bivouac
![](http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2299/biwakww3.jpg)