How uniforms have changed over time

[Minuteman]

During World War Two it appeared as though militaries largely emulated the design of British uniforms all green or similar. 

 

After some point militaries began emulating the style worn by U.S. military personnel which is camoflogue. 

[Taylor]

Are you asking a question? I don’t quite understand.

[Minuteman]

4 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Are you asking a question? I don’t quite understand.

 

Yes

[Taylor]

What are you wondering. I’ll probably be able to help you with it.

[atb]

1 hour ago, Minuteman said:

 

Yes

And, what's the question? I see no question marks at the end of either of your sentences.

[The Rooster]

On 5/11/2026 at 5:43 PM, Minuteman said:

During World War Two it appeared as though militaries largely emulated the design of British uniforms all green or similar. 

 

After some point militaries began emulating the style worn by U.S. military personnel which is camoflogue. 

I am not sure that is entirely correct.......

Camouflage uniforms etc came about in a big way in WW1 and I think it

was employed by the Germans at first...

No it was the French......

This ai description leaves out the British WW2 Patterns..

 

From ai... and it goes on without pasting it all here.....

 

2. World War I and the Birth of "Camouflage" (1914 – 1918)

The French Camoufleurs: WWI marked the beginning of organized camouflage. The French Army formed the first camouflage unit in 1915, enlisting artists, sculptors, and painters to conceal artillery, observation posts, and early aircraft. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Trench Warfare: With the advent of trench warfare and deadly aerial photography, soldiers individually began painting their steel helmets in disruptive patterns to break up their silhouette. [1, 2]

3. The First Printed Uniform Patterns (1929 – 1945)

Italian Telo Mimetico: The first widely issued patterned camouflage uniform was introduced by the Italian military in 1929. The M1929 pattern used green and brown blotches and served as the precursor to later woodland styles. [1, 2]

German Splittertarn (Splinter Pattern): Germany introduced one of the earliest disruptive patterns in the 1930s, initially applying it to tent covers and ponchos before transitioning it to smocks. [1, 2]

US "Frogskin" (1942): The United States saw its first widespread use of camouflage in 1942. Designed by civilian horticulturist Norvell Gillespie, the "frogskin" pattern featured a five-color jungle side and a three-color beach side. It was primarily issued to U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater. [1, 2]

[The Rooster]

As far as WW1 Camoflauged uniforms.. Snipers used them.

Home made..

[Taylor]

I just noticed you posted this in army dress uniforms. Are you wondering about the evolution and changes of the army dress uniforms?