Chris Miller Posted January 15, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2020 I am new to Militaria collecting and Specifically AEF Helmets/Uniforms. Since joining this forum a couple of days ago, I have been on here reading more than I seem to be sleeping or working! The expertise here is amazing! I've realized I need to better educate myself and not depend solely on internet searches. Is there books our there that any of your recommend me acquiring for building my knowledge AND for ongoing reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aef1917 Posted January 15, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 15, 2020 There's not much in the way of reference books specifically on WWI US helmets currently. Steel Pots and Painted Steel by Chris Armold have reasonably solid basic information, as does U.S. Combat Helmets of the 20th Century by Mark Reynosa. The two-volume The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War by Branislav Radovic and Michael Haselgrove is a good general reference for WWI helmets of all nations. These books all tend to rely heavily on Bashford Dean's Helmets and Body Armor in Modern Warfare, which is absolutely essential and easily found in digital form. Don't be afraid to ask even the most basic questions on the forum. There is knowledge here that you won't find in any book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Victory Museum Posted January 15, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 15, 2020 The level of detail that can be found on this forum greatly exceeds anything that canbe found in books; the first problem, though, is that you'll have to sift through a lotof chaff to find what you are looking for. The second problem is that much of the materialis scattered due to how the forum developed. For example, the DISPLAY sub-forum evolvedbefore a dedicated WWI sub-forum was added; therefore, early posts regarding Great Warmaterial is still found there, and elsewhere. A third problem is that external hostingof images was once common (it is now discouraged). Many old posts have lost their imageswhen external hosting sites removed expired user accounts and photos, thus rendering themuseless.Many members here would be willing to accommodate reasonable requests (i.e. answer questions,take additional detailed photos of areas of interest) provided that you are willing to doa bit of your own homework first. Don't be afraid to ask using the private PERSONAL MESSAGINGfunction built into the forum; don't post a question not immediately related to the topicdiscussed in somebody else's posting (i.e. Don't change the subject.)I have included some links (below) to some exceptional collections. There are many others onthe forum that I have seen, but forgot to bookmark so their exclusion is accidental.These links are to photographs of artifacts; for reference material you'll want to searchthrough world war I nerd's pinned subjects under the WWI US MILITARIA sub-forum.Happy hunting.http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/319115-my-aef-collection/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/218054-trenchrats-collection-revisited/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/202524-trenchrat-display-work-in-progress-opinions-welcome/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/282189-my-usmc-ww1-room/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/282261-my-usmc-ww1-room-part-2/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/282548-my-usmc-ww1-room-part-3-belleau-wood/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/283700-my-usmc-ww1-room-part-4-1918-1919/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/248378-wwi-us-room/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/20563-my-ww1-trench-the-bunker/http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/13350-my-ww1-uniform-collection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted January 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 15, 2020 May I humbly offer my tour of the collections of the National World War I Museum in Kansas City to the above list. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/111707-national-world-war-i-museum/ Every time I go there, there is something new, both in the permanent exhibits and the special temporary displays. This, along with other sites in KC would make an extended weekend trip worth your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted January 15, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 15, 2020 Second that on the museum in Kansas City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Miller Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted January 16, 2020 @ aef. Thanks for the book list and advice! @ museum Thanks for the links to this amazing collections! I’m not sure I would have looked there. You and AEF are right about this for I’m being the best resource. I really need to set up a bookmark system to help me find things again after they become more relevant in my progression. @ Gil, great post on the museum! Excellent narrative. I really want to redirect our spring break to KC now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWS Posted January 16, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2020 Welcome fellow Hoosier! You certainly couldn't have come to a better resource than USMF. Tons of information and lots of helpful members with a very deep knowledge base. I've learned more on here than all the books I've bought over the years. Enjoy the forum and welcome to the militaria collecting world. Steve PS---Be sure to check all the pinned posts by WW1 Nerd on the WW1 forum. Amazing posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted January 17, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 17, 2020 @ aef. @ Gil, great post on the museum! Excellent narrative. I really want to redirect our spring break to KC now! I should mention that thread just showed the US portion of the museum... they have an entire other wing dedicated to the other combatants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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