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

Thursday, March 3, 2011

The Last Doughboy

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An era ends, with the passing of America's sole remaining veteran of the Great War Frank Buckles, A.E.F. (photo by David DeJonge) ...
Saturday, February 26, 2011

Helmets at the Gettysburg Museum of History

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You never know where cool helmets may be lurking.  The Gettysburg Museum of History  in Gettysburg PA is a small but collections-intensive ...
Saturday, November 13, 2010

US M1 liner Military Police

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Somebody call a cop! I certainly can't speak for every ex-GI regarding the nature of MPs... we surely saw plenty of pictures of them...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Museum of America: Danish M23 41 Helmet

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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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