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

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Czech M.30 steel helmet of the Spanish Civil War

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A favorite helmet in my collection, this unique design combines aspects of the German M16  and French Adrian of  World War One as well as mo...
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Monday, October 27, 2008

Helmets of the Spanish Civil War (and beyond)

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Americans of the Abraham Lincoln brigade ready to strike a blow against fascism while wearing what appear to be Italian M.16 helmets. The Sp...
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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Oh my!

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I've just been informed by reliable sources that my British MkII Warden's helmet, is in fact a Canadian Warden's helmet. Consid...
Sunday, October 12, 2008

German Luftschutz Helmet

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fourth in a series of Civil Defense helmets Luftangriff ! When your enemy controls the skies, the idea of Civil Defense grows large in the p...
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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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