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, May 11, 2023

Book review: The M-1 Helmet of the World War II GI (Oosterman)

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Published by Schiffer, this book, by Pieter Oosterman has been around since 2010. Like manySchiffer books, it is beautiful, and ultimately d...
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Friday, March 31, 2023

Berndorfer chinstrap gets a new lease on life.

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  Four years ago, I was fortunate enough to acquire an Austro-Hungarian Berndorfer shell, and sooner, rather than later, I will post an ent...
Friday, March 3, 2023

France m.1915 combat helmet (infantry)

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General Adrian's wonderful helmet. Excerpt from: Helmets and Body Armor in Modern Warfare by Bashford Dean, Yale University Press, 1...
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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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