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 20, 2007

Start at the beginning: the Hoplite helmet of 500 BC

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I was getting ahead of myself. Before we really get into this discussion of 20th century helmets we've got to go back in time and pay o...
Saturday, February 17, 2007

Peruvian model 1934 Steel Helmet

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Front view side view. This helmet has the original chinstrap and... French-style six pad liner. Unlike the steel shell of the helmet, the co...
Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Siamese/Thailand model 30-32 Steel Helmet

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  A recycling story... If you were a nation occuppied by the Japanese in WWII you find yourself awash in Japanese military materi...
Tuesday, February 6, 2007

It all started on Guam...

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Welcome. The purpose of this blog is to show my collection of 20th century combat helmets and to foster a discussion among other collecte...
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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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