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Infantry type crash helmet in use


GITom1944
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This is a screenshot from the 1944 documentary "Attack" showing 2 LVT crewmen wearing infantry style crash helmets during the invasion of New Britain. This is the first time I've noticed them actually being used overseas. Has anyone seen other instances?

 

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Tom

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I have seen one or two photos of USMC tankers, c.1943, with the Infantry Style tank helmet. I suspect a supply of these helmets were in Australia and therefore relatively easy to procure. I have also seen several examples of un-issued examples, small sizes, come out of Australia. My hunch is that these were sent to Australia in 1942 along with M-3 and M-5 tanks but not used as the Aussies, like the Brits, preferred berets.

 

Larry

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I agree. Larry, you're the go-to guy for info on U.S. tank helmets. Thank you.

 

Tom

 

Thanks for the kudo's Tom, I appreciate that!

 

Larry

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