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, July 9, 2024

France, m.78 f1 combat helmet

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In the post- WWII era, France adopted several helmets, none of which were found to be suitable to the French. They used cast-off M1s from th...
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Monday, July 8, 2024

Peacekeepers: United Nations helmets

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  From left to right: Netherlands M1 clone liner, US-made Canadian M1, French f1. See you next time with another cool helmet from the collec...

Germany (Nazi), Luftwaffe m.40 combat helmet,

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Several years ago I took some photos of the helmets at our local (privately owned) museum.   The late owner had about twenty really nice hel...
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

United States PASGT (kevlar) helmet - part III, a soldier interview

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This is the third and final post on the PASGT (Kevlar) helmet.  To view part I, go here .  To view part II, go here .  These previous posts ...
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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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