They were quite innovative when they were first issued, but the German occupation authorities knew about this and were told to look at the footwear when looking for escapees. Another snafu was the practice of issuing civilian identity photos to airmen that all had the same herringbone pattern coat. When the Germans looked at your ID and saw that coat, your goose was cooked.
I absolutely love the creativity in some of these. No sane person could come up with some of these schemes; which is of course exactly what you want in order to make them less obvious to detection.
Thanks for the information on these boots. I have my grandads pair of these. Just need to find the knife to complete them. They are the pride of my collection.
i was under the impression that the tops of the boot had laces that could , lace the tops together, to make a vest, you didn't have to sew them i also was told that a wire saw was in the laces
@justindunlap1235 Speed, in addition giving you stamina, also supresses appetite/hunger. No hunger pangs. Those who designed kit knew what they were doing. Germans, from pilots, doctors, tankers to average infantry soldiers ate Pervitin (which was straight meth) like candies during early war years. After 1940 the supply was somewhat controlled. They had thousands of troops who had lived largely with Pervitin for weeks, and had serious withdrawal symptoms.
German troops marching in roads of France 1940 look all shredded, without ounce of fat. Because they propably have marched for several weeks. Got something to eat every other day, pushed forward with Pervitin pills.
Meth is still today used by military forces. USAF crews fly often from Louisiana to Afghanistan/Iraq and back to Louisiana. They are full of meth on those missions.
They were quite innovative when they were first issued, but the German occupation authorities knew about this and were told to look at the footwear when looking for escapees. Another snafu was the practice of issuing civilian identity photos to airmen that all had the same herringbone pattern coat. When the Germans looked at your ID and saw that coat, your goose was cooked.
I absolutely love the creativity in some of these. No sane person could come up with some of these schemes; which is of course exactly what you want in order to make them less obvious to detection.
Once again, a fascinating insight into war history. You certainly deserve more subscribers.
Very interesting bit of history, Gilles
Thanks for the information on these boots. I have my grandads pair of these. Just need to find the knife to complete them. They are the pride of my collection.
I'm sure you get this comment alot, but how in the hell don't you have x100, x1000 the subs you currently have? Great job! Keep em coming!
Thanks! I fully intend to! :)
His channel finally started to blow up 😊
I agree!
i was under the impression that the tops of the boot had laces that could , lace the tops together, to make a vest, you didn't have to sew them i also was told that a wire saw was in the laces
These things are so cool
"We put together a a food pack, condensed milk, chocolate powder, Benzedrine." Nice im shot down over Europe and all i have is hot cocoa and speed.
@justindunlap1235 Speed, in addition giving you stamina, also supresses appetite/hunger. No hunger pangs. Those who designed kit knew what they were doing. Germans, from pilots, doctors, tankers to average infantry soldiers ate Pervitin (which was straight meth) like candies during early war years. After 1940 the supply was somewhat controlled. They had thousands of troops who had lived largely with Pervitin for weeks, and had serious withdrawal symptoms.
German troops marching in roads of France 1940 look all shredded, without ounce of fat. Because they propably have marched for several weeks. Got something to eat every other day, pushed forward with Pervitin pills.
Meth is still today used by military forces. USAF crews fly often from Louisiana to Afghanistan/Iraq and back to Louisiana. They are full of meth on those missions.
I wonder if anyone was ever killed by a boot falling out to the sky
Would the actual shoe part of the boots not be cold to wear?