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, February 24, 2009

More Commie mind-games!

I may be moderating my anti-Putin hard line regarding the former Soviet Union

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Something New

Here is a new video I just posted on the Japanese 1930-32:

I hope you enjoy it.

Mannie

(click on the play button)

Saturday, February 7, 2009

French model 1915 Adrian Helmet: The Movie

"I'm ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille"

I'm taking a short break from Navy M1s to post this recent Youtube production on the "Adrian" helmet of the Great War and beyond. I hope you enjoy it.

U.S. Navy M1 coverage will resume next Sunday.

Keep on collecting!

Mannie

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Helmet video

I just posted my second helmet video on Youtube.

The subject is the French Model 1915, although lingerie and accordian music are included for the benefit of all.

Watch here

adieu,

Mannie