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The United States Army in World War II used a variety of standard and non-standard dress and battle uniforms, which often changed depending upon the theater of war, climatic environment, and supply exigencies.
This is a brief presentation designed to show some of the basic types of uniforms worn by U.S. Army soldiers. A couple of the more common specialist's uniforms are also included. It is not a complete display of all uniform types, but should give guidance in identifying the general appearance and key elements of Army uniforms of the era.
This is a list of uniforms and clothing associated with World War II.
The United States Army in World War II used a variety of standard and non-standard dress and battle uniforms, which often changed depending upon the theater of war, climatic environment, and supply exigencies.
The US Military Uniforms of WW2 Clothing Contract History Project. The Army, Navy, and USMC clothing contract databases are brought to you as a result of a special project to develop useful search tools to better understand the production history of the uniforms worn by US forces during the WW2 era.
In 1941, a green uniform made from cotton herringbone twill (HBT) fabric was introduced to replace both the denim and khaki cotton uniforms for work and field operations. Shirts, trousers, coveralls and caps were produced.
The original WWII Army officer’s winter service uniform consisted of a dark olive-drab gabardine wool coat with a sewn-on cloth belt (greens) and light-shade drab trousers (pinks). The brim of the service cap and service shoes were Army russet brown.
During World War II, military uniforms served as critical symbols of national identity and organizational structure. They conveyed hierarchy and unity among soldiers while also fostering a sense of patriotism during an era defined by conflict and turmoil.
The United States Army in World War II used a variety of standard and non-standard dress and battle uniforms, which often changed depending upon the theater of war, climatic environment, and supply exigencies.
United States military uniforms & clothing of the WWII era. This website is a tribute to Americans of all capacities who through their efforts and sacrifice contributed to the just and victorious Allied cause in World War II.
Uniforms of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps in World War II. Uniforms and insignia in Northwest-Europe 1944-45, in the Pacific War and from US Marine Corps.
We are the only American-based manufacturer of an entire line of the world's finest museum quality WWII era U.S. military uniforms, footwear, and equipment made in America to original specs. Unlike our competitors who continue to make their gear overseas to make more profit, we make everything right here in the United States.
Welcome to At the Front, providers of reproduction historic military uniforms and gear since 1992. We manufacture and sell exact reproduction WW2 Uniforms and Gear, US and German, for history buffs, re-enactors, collectors, museums and film. Many items USA made!
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The United States Army in World War II used a variety of standard and non-standard dress and battle uniforms, which often changed depending upon the theater of war, climatic environment, and supply exigencies.
World War II was truly global and required multi-environment clothing. In 1943, for the first time, a new uniform was developed specifically for combat. Until then, three basic uniforms: a...
How to tell a major from a captain, and a Frenchman from a Pole. Say you’re at a diplomatic function in 1943 and you’re approached by an officer in uniform. What’s his rank? What country is he from? How do you keep from committing a grievous faux pas?
The U.S. Army uniforms used during World War II saw a divergence between field and garrison service elements. The latter necessitated by the suspension of the blue dress uniform again, leading to them becoming separate classes of uniforms by the end of the war.