Uniforms for Poles and Tropics Made for U.S. Troops

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Whether America’s expeditionary forces will be fighting under a blazing tropic sun, through Arctic blizzards or parachuting from planes thousands of feet in the air, the Quartermaster’s Corps has insured that their clothing will fit the weather. Sun helmet, shirt and short breeches of thin material will help the Yank in the tropics keep cool, while the ski and snow shoe troopers are provided with heavy clothing and thick-soled boots. The uniform of the paratrooper contains commodious pockets and is designed to accommodate the heavy bulk strapped to his back. A metal helmet, kept in place by a strap and cup arrangement which protects the chin, is also worn by the parachute jumper.

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Uniforms for Poles and Tropics Made for U.S. Troops

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Uniforms for Poles and Tropics Made for U.S. Troops

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Eng

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1942-08

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7

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Public domain

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Enrico Saonara

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