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 11, 2012

Remembering the Great War

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(photo by David DeJonge) I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my old friend David DeJonge about helmets and how we remember the ...
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Spanish Military Police (M1 clone) Steel Helmet

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. Yankee go home!  (but leave your helmet) The classic US M1 helmet has been copied by numerous nations, some best buddies like...
Sunday, October 21, 2012

1970 US Army MacGregor Tanker's Helmet

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- Conservation Readers of this blog frequently email with questions about the cleaning and restoration of helmets.  I don't really ...
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Royal Dutch Army M.53 steel helmet

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.   Dutch treat II      "Haven't I met you somewhere before?" Ruggedly handsome, straightforward and reliable,...
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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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