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

Friday, July 31, 2009

M1917-A1 Every dog has its day

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Sometimes even a stop-gap like the M1917-A1 can have its day in the sun. The penny-pinching War Department, whilst searching for a suit...
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Thursday, July 30, 2009

The new helmet gallery

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A formerly underutilized room has been, over the past four days, transformed into... my American helmet gallery. Helmets fro...
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Monday, May 25, 2009

U.S. Navy M1 Radioman Helmet 1974

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If helmets could talk... would we even believe what they had to say? Here is my U.S.Navy M1 helmet with radioman insignia. It was brought h...
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Saturday, April 4, 2009

U.S. Navy M1 Assault Boat Coxswain Helmet

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Away all Boats! As a kid I became enamored with the idea of being an assault boat coxswain. this was after reading the book, and seeing the...
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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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