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

Sunday, November 27, 2011

U.S. M1 Helmet: The Video

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. From tin derby to the steel pot (in ten minutes) It took a while, but I finally shot and cut a video on the good old M1 which you ca...
Saturday, November 5, 2011

US Marine Corps Military Police M1 liner

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"Tell it to the Marines..." As with all branches of the United States Armed Forces, the Marine Corps has always had it's own...
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

In the Eye of the Beholder

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My eagle-eyed sweetheart spotted these objects d'art outside a studio in the trendy little town of Berkeley Springs West Virginia.   Ouc...
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) ...
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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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