Mannie Gentile: Combat Helmets of the 20th Century

Meant primarially for beginners and experienced novices (like myself) this blog is an informal, sometimes satiric, exploration of the steel combat helmet and its role in identifying, inspiring, and protecting the G.I.s of various nations over the past 100 years. This is the book I thought I'd like to write but with a longer shelf-life, no editors, publishers, or art directors; just me and you. copyright 2024, Mannie Gentile

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

The 1881 Cavalry Helmet finds a great home

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Some of you may recall my somewhat spectacular Model 1881 U.S. Cavalry helmet (above) featured on this blog some time ago (click here ). For...
Sunday, September 28, 2008

United States Civil Defense "OCD" WWII

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second in a series of five civil defense posts "Don't Scream" , is always good advice The World War Two homefront in the Unit...
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Sunday, September 21, 2008

United States Civil Defense M1 Helmet Liner

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Here's the question we were all asking when I was a kid: We all knew that the Commies were the bad guys and it could all go up in flame...
Saturday, September 6, 2008

Soviet Union Ssh68 Steel Helmet - "high dome"

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Here then, is my final installment on the Soviet helmets of the 20th century, ending, appropriately enough, with the last installment of Sov...
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Everybody seems to like me, even assholes that I have nothing in common with...I think that's because I'm such a good listener, and I have a keen sense of humor. So read this as if we were already friends, because we probably would be if you found your way here. Other stuff from me here: http://combathelmets.blogspot.com http://toysoldiersforever.blogspot.com
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