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M-1 Steel Helmet
olive-drab ^

Posted on 01/26/2013 8:32:59 AM PST by virgil283

"Early in World War II, U.S. forces were still equipped with the M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, a left over from the First World War. The M1917A1 helmet, adopted in 1939, differed only in minor details. In 1941, the M-1 "steel pot" helmet was adopted as a replacement in all the US armed services, although it did not become universal for at least another year. The new helmet was issued to the Marine Corps in the spring and early summer of 1942. At Guadalcanal, in August 1942, the M1 helmet was common and the old "dishpan" helmet had mostly disappeared......

After its adoption in 1941, the M-1 Steel Helmet became the symbol of U.S. military forces and was used world-wide by all branches of the services for the duration of World War II, in Korea, and through the Vietnam War...."


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TOPICS: History; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: brainbucket; helmet
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To: Joe 6-pack

Sometimes, but “MICH” just rolls off the tongue easier. :0)


21 posted on 01/26/2013 11:07:43 AM PST by Future Snake Eater (CrossFit.com)
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22 posted on 01/26/2013 11:39:43 AM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
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To: Joe 6-pack

Very interesting. I didn’t realize the smooth inner liner could be worn by itself.


23 posted on 01/27/2013 10:10:43 AM PST by Yardstick
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