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Luftwaffe Fliegerbluse

A photograph of a group of four Luftwaffe soldiers wearing the Fliegerbluse from our collection, including a Flieger (one “wing”), Gefreiter (two “wings”), and Obergefreiter (three “wings”).

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GI Style Center

The June 15, 1945 issue of Onaway, the official newspaper of the 76th Infantry Division, published in Germany described the rules for the three GI uniforms—service, field, and fatigue. Here Are Latest Tips From GI Style Center – What To … Continue reading

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Allied Uniforms

Allied Army, Navy, and Air Force Uniforms: Newsmap, U.S. War Department, March 1943.  

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Soviet Infantry

Source: Newsmap, U.S. Army Service Forces, Army Information Branch, February 1, 1943.  

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USMC Trucks

Color photographs of USMC trucks and men at New River, North Carolina in May 1942 from the Library of Congress.

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Care of Clothing and Equipment

From The Ordnance Soldier’s Guide, 3rd Edition, Ordnance Replacement Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground: RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY: Clothing and equipment issued to you are government property. If any articles are lost or damaged through your fault or negligence you will … Continue reading

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Luftwaffe Uniforms

German Luftwaffe Uniforms of WWII: Source: TM-E 30-451: Handbook on German Military Forces, U.S. War Department, 1943.  

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Italian Navy Uniforms and Insignia

Italian Navy Uniforms and Insignia:

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U.S. Army Camouflage Uniform

The rather rare U.S. Army camouflage HBT (herringbone twill) uniform being worn by soldiers of the 406th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division during training. [Source: LoneSentry.com Collection.]

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Soviet Insignia of Rank

Source: Newsmap, U.S. Army Service Forces, Army Information Branch, February 1, 1943.  

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