American Camouflage Uniforms at Normandy

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  1. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Bugger , wish i'd seen your post before I did this.....


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    Owen, Jan 28, 2009
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  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Agh ! It would have to be in a awkward place. 300 mile round trip from Boulogne Sur Mere.
     
    Drew5233, Jan 28, 2009
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  3. Bodston

    Bodston Little Willy

    Ooh, is there anything duller than a 'now' photograph?

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    the epitome of a boring postcard.
     
    Bodston, Jan 28, 2009
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  4. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    :lol: Now that's funny.
     
    von Poop, Jan 28, 2009
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  5. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Ooh, is there anything duller than a 'now' photograph?
    the epitome of a boring postcard.

    At least if O had taken the 'now' one, we would have seen members of his family on bicycles borrowed for the occasion, wearing suitable 'can I go now' expressions. ;)


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    For those whose curiousity has been piqued, there are publications dealing with the subject: most boring postcards. Langweilige Postkarten: Boring Postcards Germany: Martin Parr: Amazon.co.uk: Books
     
    dbf, Jan 28, 2009
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  6. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Actually , funny you should mention that....
    ... we stopped at Pacy in 2007, I didn't know about the photo then, I had my 1940 head on.
    It was where 1st Armd Div was formed up at, if I remember correctly.
    The only photo I took at Pacy was one of the steam engines at the station.
     
    Owen, Jan 28, 2009
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  7. WotNoChad?

    WotNoChad? Senior Member

    Blimey that is dangerously similar, esp. the photo with poor light. And this one http://www.atthefront.com/C300.jpg with the helmet even more so, a quick look made me think German taking a Yank PoW.
     
    WotNoChad?, Jan 29, 2009
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  8. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Ooh, is there anything duller than a 'now' photograph?

    Maybe that is part of the fascination, that extraordinary event called WW2 happened in dull ordinary places to dull ordinary people.

    Anyway back to Yank camo......
     
    Owen, Jan 29, 2009
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  9. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    I found this earlier

    "Duck Hunter" or "Frog" Pattern
    The US Army and Marine Corps were issued full camo uniforms during the later part of WWII called the "Duck Hunter" or "Frog" pattern. It was designed by the Californian horticulturist Norvell Gillespie. In early 1942 it came as a reversible one piece jumpsuit, which they found to become extremely heavy when wet since it was 100% cotton. It also lacked a drop-seat, making it necessary to disrobe for toilet functions. In early 1943 it came as a two piece uniform. Both uniforms were reversible with a green pattern outside and a tan pattern inside, suitable for use on a beach landing (sand) or later in the jungle interior (green), typical of the Pacific campaigns.


    From this site: Delta Gear, Inc. - Camouflage Facts
     
    Drew5233, Jan 30, 2009
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  10. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    It appears some Infantry cut up Camo silk parachutes too, to use as helmet covers.
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    Drew5233, Jan 30, 2009
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  11. Ivan1

    Ivan1 "Take this!!!"

    Great photos and additional information. Thanks, guys.
     
    Ivan1, Jan 30, 2009
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  12. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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    Further info on this picture:
    Taken at Pacy-sur-Eure on August 27th is symbolic of the collision which occured between British and United States units, the former advancing eastwards, the latter northward,before they turned back south as they withdrew. Here, an American MP, Corporal Gordon C. Powell, meets up with a British despatch rider.

    Cheers
    Andy
     
    Drew5233, Feb 16, 2009
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  13. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Drew5233, Feb 16, 2009
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  14. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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    Two Infantrymen from the 41st Armoured Infantry Regiment (2nd Arm. Div.) watching over a wounded comrade. The casualty has been treated and tagged by a Medic for evacuation. Normandy July 1944.

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    A Medic from the 41st Armoured Infantry Regiment treats a French girl while her mother looks on. France July 1944

    US National Archives.
     
    Drew5233, May 2, 2009
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  15. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    According to the website below the camouflage is called HBT (Herringbone Twill) uniform.

    WLA's in Action in WW2

    Cheers
    Andy

    Appologies -Owen provided a link in post 10 :)
     
    Drew5233, May 4, 2009
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  16. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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    Drew5233, Jun 3, 2009
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  17. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    According to the website below the camouflage is called HBT (Herringbone Twill) uniform.

    Herringbone Twill's the material/weave Andy. Nothing to do with the pattern printed on it.

    ~A
     
    von Poop, Jun 3, 2009
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  18. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

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    American soldiers occupying trenches & foxholes along the front lines which were built by now retreating German troops during the Allied push through Normandy following the D-Day invasion of France.
     
    Drew5233, Jun 27, 2009
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  19. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Just seen this in Osprey MAA 70 US ARMY 1941-1945 Katcher & Collingwood.
     

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    Owen, Dec 30, 2011
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  20. Owen

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