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

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Just in case you missed it the first time around...

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my Youtube video of the "Adrian" style helmet can be accessed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIHxNPmqLo8 Sorry about the...
Sunday, January 31, 2010

British Mk V "turtle shell"

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Handsome, unusual, and needing occasional improvement.  No, not me,  I'm talking about the British family of "turtleshell" h...
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Thursday, January 21, 2010

U.S. Navy M1 Shore Patrol Helmet Liner

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"Let's see some I.D. sailor!" The Shore Patrol is, more or less, the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Navy, at least it was b...
Sunday, January 10, 2010

The new Smithsonian Museum of American History (and Helmets)

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One of the many things I enjoy about living in beautiful Western Maryland is the close proximity and easy access to our nation's capita...
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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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