Soldiers often griped about scarves and gloves arriving just in time for spring or summer. While perhaps more legend than reality, stories circulated that cold-weather gear was frequently shipped to the Pacific Theater, while the ETO received an extra supply of khakis. Word of shortages made it home in letters and telegrams.

Soldiers that were assigned to tank and reconnaissance units and armored infantry units in half-tracks needed cold weather gear when fighting from armored vehicles since they didn't have efficient space heating.

2007年3月12日 · Worn over standard cold weather uniform during an amphibious landing. Suit, amphibious landing, cold weather, M1951

Laboratory and field tests revealed that the glass fibre lining, covered with rubber-coated nylon, retains more body heat and yet is 25 per cent lighter than present regular issue gear. The new...

2024年11月27日 · World War II: Developments in cold-weather equipment became essential, especially for operations in frigid areas like the Arctic and the Russian front. To keep soldiers comfortable and productive in below-freezing temperatures, the military developed thermal layers, insulated boots (such as "Mickey Mouse" boots), and parkas.

2020年4月29日 · Cold Weather Gear used aboard USS Leedstown (APA-56) during the Battle for Iwo Jima

2019年1月3日 · With the truly global scale of World War Two, the United States Navy developed a specific cold-weather uniform for sailors and ship personnel. Comprised of a deck jacket, brace overalls and a soft ‘helmet’ with a peaked front, the jacket …

2008年12月24日 · The Winter Caps saw use early in WW2 during training all over the US. They were hardly used overseas. You can see them on these two GI's of the 110 Field Artillery / 29ID during Training in 1942

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Stay warm during the winter with our Cold Weather Set which includes a Wool Blanket, Wool Scarf, Wool Glove Liners and your choice of a Wool Watch Cap or Wool Jeep Cap.