Wish you'd have asked why the plastic canteen failed to illicit positive feedback. Everyone focuses on the Marines within the Pacific theater but they overlook that the Army had nearly twice as many casualties as Green Machine.
A word on rifles. I was in the Corps 69-71. I saw exactly one M-14 with a select fire and that was in ITR where we got to familiarization fire with it. It was basically uncontrollable on full auto. If you look at the Army doctrine for full auto, it was designed to replace the BAR and was only used in short bursts on walking fire. There was a heavy version called the M15, that AFAIK, never got into service. At that time, except for special purpose units, the M16A1 was the issue rifle in Nam. I was in the wing when I went to 'Nam and was issued a M16A1 with 3 prong flash hider was used on most of the Marine units when I got in country. The 3 prong was great at breaking the wires that cinched up C ration cases. It was pretty good at hiding flash from M193 also. I did see some Marines carrying the birdcage suppressors later in my tour, but my wing unit never changed theirs out while I was there. The XM17s where popular with helicopter aircrews, and, I am given to understand Trac and Tanker crews.
It's an M1 Helmet and Liner not an M41 helmet. Those Leggings must be some sort of cut down or Marine leggings and the cartridge belt pouches will hold 2 charger clips for the 1903 Springfield and ONE eight round En Bloc Clip...
Eric Cook M1928 Haversack was more common, but the M1936 Musette Bag was common for Paratroopers and sometimes would be given to normal infantry soldiers.
Interesting video, I have the WW2 us army m1936 musette bag. Would you be able to tell me just what that loop of canvas inside at the top, in the back of the bag was used for? I have heard that it was used to hold everything from the shelter half poles, to flashlights. I can’t find anything on the internet about its use.
Can anyone enlighten me as to what the thinking behind having a helmet liner was? It must have been of some utility but, having seen some made out of a light plastic and other, older ones made from a weird kind of moulded fibreboard stuff, I can't imagine they add a great deal to the helmet's protective capabilities and, since they went between the steel outer shell and the leather and cotton strap webbing, they can't have helped in the comfort department much either. Clearly I'm not understanding something here, but I'm buggered if I can work out what it is. Anybody know?
I dont know if this information will help. I was at museum. United States MARINE CORPS. Vets told me the lining was designed to let air and water flow in space between helmet and head. They also laughed said it was horrible and most men lost them on Purpose. I hope that helps amigo. I dont know how true this is. Just passing on the information I told by vets.
I think it was a comfort thing... But this link might give some more information. - www.warhistoryonline.com/articles/m1-helmet-liners-all-you-need-to-know.html
A steel helmet can be penetrated easy by everything. Put a Liner in it and it can stop all but rifle rounds. The Liner or as it is Officially known, "Ballistic steel helmet liner" is a part of the armor for the head.
My grandmother recieve a helmet i remember that look like that come from an american soldier during world war 2 and i see that things when i was a little..and some fork and spoon and a huge mug.
So US Army soldiers would wear the HBT trousers and shirt? Just wondering because my grandfather fought in the Pacific with the Army. Im trying to get the gear and uniform of him/ a US army soldier in the Pacific ww2. I am getting a jacket as well, should i get the m1941 or m1943 jacket? Ik they didn't used them but I want one.
There a bit pricey BUT there are a couple different pairs of boots on AtTheFront.com Don’t know what your impression is but ATF.com has German and U.S. stuff. You might also have luck on wwiiimpressions.com or worldwarsupply.com
Interesting, I've never seen 2 piece soles on Type 3 field shoes before. Correct me if Im wrong but I don't think standard infantry ever used a taller boot but in 1943 they started sewing a leather cuff to the top.
@@deltaflyer9078 that's just incorrect, I have almost 2 complete sets of field gear that are all original, one set is completely dated before 1945 and it all cost around $300 spaced out
Its history. Check out other ASP videos like Harlem Hellfighters, Execution of the Romanoffs, and videos on helmets or bayonets. Also, joe stalin check out the two videos on Mosin Rifles and carbines.
War is hell in a lot of ways but the military is here to stay wether there will be one or not and this is the reason I only focus on the topic every once and awhile. Hopefully there won't be a conflict on the scale of a World War in the future and I highly doubt that such a event will happen in our lifetimes.
Two five-round stripper clips for the M1903 Springfield, or one 8-round en bloc clip for the M1 Garand. Depended on which rifle you were issued. The belt was the same design from 1910, more or less, until after WWII.
The reason you see it less in the Pacific is because soldiers primarily wore only the HBT uniform (due to the hot weather) which was issued as a work uniform, so there was no need for there to be unit insignia or rank on it. In the European theater, field jackets were common, and they were supposed to have unit insignia and rank on them, however many soldiers either took them off or just didn't sew them on in the case they got a new jacket as the bright colored patches compromised camouflaging abilities and as the other guy said, snipers would commonly target higher ranks if possible. Snipers were a huge threat in Europe as well.
The Army started giving body armor to GI's starting in the 1950's such as the Flak Jacket. Even though the decade was mostly a time of peace the military was creating technology to give soldiers a advantage and for versatility and comfort.
Wish you'd have asked why the plastic canteen failed to illicit positive feedback. Everyone focuses on the Marines within the Pacific theater but they overlook that the Army had nearly twice as many casualties as Green Machine.
It’s not overlooked compared to the army
They mention it in another video - the plastic canteen was too fragile and kept leaching into the water giving it a bad taste.
@@boi-uj5tb It is in the Pacific
A word on rifles. I was in the Corps 69-71. I saw exactly one M-14 with a select fire and that was in ITR where we got to familiarization fire with it. It was basically uncontrollable on full auto. If you look at the Army doctrine for full auto, it was designed to replace the BAR and was only used in short bursts on walking fire. There was a heavy version called the M15, that AFAIK, never got into service. At that time, except for special purpose units, the M16A1 was the issue rifle in Nam. I was in the wing when I went to 'Nam and was issued a M16A1 with 3 prong flash hider was used on most of the Marine units when I got in country. The 3 prong was great at breaking the wires that cinched up C ration cases. It was pretty good at hiding flash from M193 also. I did see some Marines carrying the birdcage suppressors later in my tour, but my wing unit never changed theirs out while I was there. The XM17s where popular with helicopter aircrews, and, I am given to understand Trac and Tanker crews.
I only have a replica haversack, my grandpa's Korean war mess kit and also his folding trench shovel that he brought back from the war
I would love to have a collection like that one congratulations
Not me I personally hate the look of the american uniforms
M1 Garand tho I'd kill o have that rifle
To
@@jotarokujo7359Okay
TUCK IN YOUR TAGS!!!!
Windwaker202 Army soldiers actually sometimes didn’t tick in their tags. I have photo evidence
?
They do make less noise that way.
Those leggings are USMC leggings , the army leggings had 8 hooks instead of 6.
Windwaker202 why did they have to be different though
Alex H because
Umm i have one with 9 and one with 8 im talking sbout individusl ones not pairs of them
Weren't those green colored for the Marines???
@@dimebagfromhell94 no
Had one of those mess kits as a kid -- thanks Dad, love you
This is great do you think you could do a video of anything from Vietnam (what soldiers carried in their pack) or Australia in ww1/2
The suspenders/musette bag are an interesting choice. The M1928 Haversack was more common.
True but the musette bag is cheaper and easier to acquire relatively *at least from my eBay research lol *
@@ilikeidoit I got mine for $60
@ilikeidoit Cost is irrelevant, a Haversack would still be more correct.
It's an M1 Helmet and Liner not an M41 helmet. Those Leggings must be some sort of cut down or Marine leggings and the cartridge belt pouches will hold 2 charger clips for the 1903 Springfield and ONE eight round En Bloc Clip...
Yeah he got a lot wrong lol
That rain though.
I'd like to ask: was the M36 musette bag commonly issued to the army in the PTO or was the M28 pack the actual pack issued?
Eric Cook
M1928 Haversack was more common, but the M1936 Musette Bag was common for Paratroopers and sometimes would be given to normal infantry soldiers.
Interesting video, I have the WW2 us army m1936 musette bag. Would you be able to tell me just what that loop of canvas inside at the top, in the back of the bag was used for? I have heard that it was used to hold everything from the shelter half poles, to flashlights. I can’t find anything on the internet about its use.
Pencil or pen???
I did not see the camo cover used on M1 helmets by USMC? It was used to dull or mix in background to reduce a shine from the OD green paint.
Add: Cover had a brown side and a green side similar to frogskin colors.
Can anyone enlighten me as to what the thinking behind having a helmet liner was? It must have been of some utility but, having seen some made out of a light plastic and other, older ones made from a weird kind of moulded fibreboard stuff, I can't imagine they add a great deal to the helmet's protective capabilities and, since they went between the steel outer shell and the leather and cotton strap webbing, they can't have helped in the comfort department much either. Clearly I'm not understanding something here, but I'm buggered if I can work out what it is. Anybody know?
I dont know if this information will help. I was at museum. United States MARINE CORPS. Vets told me the lining was designed to let air and water flow in space between helmet and head. They also laughed said it was horrible and most men lost them on Purpose. I hope that helps amigo. I dont know how true this is. Just passing on the information I told by vets.
I think it was a comfort thing... But this link might give some more information.
- www.warhistoryonline.com/articles/m1-helmet-liners-all-you-need-to-know.html
A steel helmet can be penetrated easy by everything.
Put a Liner in it and it can stop all but rifle rounds.
The Liner or as it is Officially known, "Ballistic steel helmet liner" is a part of the armor for the head.
@@cowboycowboy9592 You cannot wear a steel helmet alone. The Liner was a part of the ballistic properties of the helmet.
@@zebradun7407 This is not a troll comment, but I think OP was referring to US M1 helmets.
My grandmother recieve a helmet i remember that look like that come from an american soldier during world war 2 and i see that things when i was a little..and some fork and spoon and a huge mug.
Wow. Grenades were yellow, at one time. Great vid. Keep 'em coming.
So US Army soldiers would wear the HBT trousers and shirt? Just wondering because my grandfather fought in the Pacific with the Army. Im trying to get the gear and uniform of him/ a US army soldier in the Pacific ww2. I am getting a jacket as well, should i get the m1941 or m1943 jacket? Ik they didn't used them but I want one.
GeorgeTheWalrus the m1941 was used pretty much the whole war but the m1943 was only used late war.
@@l.cressey6806 yes youre right
Was a M1911 holster attached to the cartridge belt?
If they didnt have a m36 pistol yes I think
Can somebody tell me where to get the boots? I’ve been struggling to find them
There a bit pricey BUT there are a couple different pairs of boots on AtTheFront.com
Don’t know what your impression is but ATF.com has German and U.S. stuff.
You might also have luck on wwiiimpressions.com or worldwarsupply.com
Ps. “atf.com” leads to nothing as a link. Do t click it
is that all original gear ? 😱
As the owner of the items ......YES....nothing is repro most all 98% is unissued NOS.
Interesting, I've never seen 2 piece soles on Type 3 field shoes before. Correct me if Im wrong but I don't think standard infantry ever used a taller boot but in 1943 they started sewing a leather cuff to the top.
@@deltaflyer9078 that's just incorrect, I have almost 2 complete sets of field gear that are all original, one set is completely dated before 1945 and it all cost around $300 spaced out
Probably not
@@deltaflyer9078 nah man originals are pretty cheap if you know where to look
Sir, that is an M1 helmet. Not an M41.
Good breakdown.
Did the amry issue JFAKs?
I like how windwaker 202 noticed that
Interesante pero cn traducion para entender la explicacon gracias
good video. thanks
Great 👍
Can somebody tell me where I can get my hands on a soap dish like that. I’m working on an impression.
Look on ebay
Camera man : “ah yes a Dummy grenade”
While holding grenade*
“ actually this is real ….. disarmed of course “
I don’t like war, it’s terrifying, but this is just cool
Its history. Check out other ASP videos like Harlem Hellfighters, Execution of the Romanoffs, and videos on helmets or bayonets. Also, joe stalin check out the two videos on Mosin Rifles and carbines.
War is hell in a lot of ways but the military is here to stay wether there will be one or not and this is the reason I only focus on the topic every once and awhile. Hopefully there won't be a conflict on the scale of a World War in the future and I highly doubt that such a event will happen in our lifetimes.
I have two dark green cartridge belts. One is lighter shade like a lime green. For some reason, they only fit one clip per pouch. Any ideas?
Anton Chigurh yeah they only can fit one I do not know why the dude said it can fit two clips in one pouch.
Uhh they can fit two 1903 clips in one pouch, while only a single M1 garand clip, as it is much wider.
1903 clip is skinny garand clip is fat
@@KeepItBrick WHY I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE AAAAAAAHHH your like the justin Y of ww2 videos
Two five-round stripper clips for the M1903 Springfield, or one 8-round en bloc clip for the M1 Garand. Depended on which rifle you were issued. The belt was the same design from 1910, more or less, until after WWII.
All your stuff repo
Idk about that canteen I never seen a repro ww2 plastic canteen
And paul about m1 helmets I got an original shell and original liner I restored
Why did they army wear patches and rank in Europe but not in the pacific?
Snipers. Ubiquitous in the Pacific and prone to picking off officers and ranking enlisted. Not so common in the ETO.
The reason you see it less in the Pacific is because soldiers primarily wore only the HBT uniform (due to the hot weather) which was issued as a work uniform, so there was no need for there to be unit insignia or rank on it. In the European theater, field jackets were common, and they were supposed to have unit insignia and rank on them, however many soldiers either took them off or just didn't sew them on in the case they got a new jacket as the bright colored patches compromised camouflaging abilities and as the other guy said, snipers would commonly target higher ranks if possible. Snipers were a huge threat in Europe as well.
"common items" shows us a plastic canteen.
historyhunting_usa those ar RARE
That's a pretty cool artifact. I had no idea they had that available in the 40s.
Doubtless it was too expensive to mass manufacture at the time.
Shelter half.
You don’t wear a coat over your hbts the hbt is a jacket of its own
Would the pocket knife have been issued, or was it something he would have to have bought from somewhere?
This guy sounds like Chris Mathews
Hmm, never really knew exactly what a musette bag was. Looks like the WW2 version of todays assault bag (or A-bag) backpack
We made most of them repro.
Did they land with all that equipment on Okinawa, Iwo Jima, etc.? That is so much gear you have to carry...
Yes this is what a soldier would carry when he landed in the Pacific
Yep soldiers were packed up
@Ugandan Commando
The Army did came to Iwo jima a few days after the Marines landed
Россия не забудет помощь союзников!
stop speaking pig language
в СА алюминиевые ложки, миски, а здесь на войну нержавейка,
i would buy all that for $6000 rick of of pawn stars $50.00 bucks for everything
You can get an accurate kit for around d a 1000
M1 helmet
What about it?
delta flyer he said m41
Technically i think its still m41 cause that when i think it was desighned
@@ovizcarra8667 no it's just m1
@@thIDthIRreenactor dang I was dumb last year
will that car in the back fuck off?
Гарбич
What about body armor
john superhist no body army was issued in ww2
The Army started giving body armor to GI's starting in the 1950's such as the Flak Jacket. Even though the decade was mostly a time of peace the military was creating technology to give soldiers a advantage and for versatility and comfort.
This is the latest Chinese tech
His cover is a fucking mess!!!!
Jesus is best
We dont care about Jesus on a ww2 uniform video
@@reverse9303 get saved before it’s too late
@@meaningoflife8373 idc of Jesus, he will save you of nothing
@@reverse9303 oh really
Jesus died 2000 fucking years ago. Get real, he has had his time on the earth and he isn’t coming back.