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, January 17, 2009

U.S. Navy M1 Repair Party Helmet

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL! This sailor coming down the ladder means some shipmate's about to be rescued from a very dangerous situation. When ...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

"They say its just like going to sleep."

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pfc. Jarvess        Ricardo Montalban 1920-2009                    (with George Murphy in "Battleground" - 1949) A first-rate per...
Sunday, January 11, 2009

Danish M39 steel helmet

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Again I ask, What's not to like about Denmark? Though never having been there, I find Danish helmets nearly as cool as Danish culture. ...
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Sunday, January 4, 2009

Danish M. 23-41 civil defense helmet

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(For the video version, click here ) What's not to like about Denmark? It has a long tradition of standing up to bullies during WWI...
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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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