What does the skull and crossbones on the Nazi uniform represent?
2014年12月13日 · The totenkopf used by the SS is different from that used by the German army in WW2. It's also largely an exaggeration (approaching a myth) that Hugo Boss had much of an influence on the look of Nazi uniforms: those uniforms were based on a universal style used by almost all armies since before WW 1, from Australia to the USA, to Japan etc.
Why are military uniforms often flared or poofy above the knee?
2012年2月17日 · Others, like the Wehrmacht, thought it looked cool and co-opted the pomp of the "elite" cavalry. Rommel, for example, was an infantry commander before WW2 but definitely took on the cavalry mindset. Fashion was very important to militaries in WW2 –
Did the Sturmabteilung uniform look ridiculous in terms of …
2021年1月7日 · The SA were definitely subject to abuse and ridicule by communists and leftists, focusing on various aspects which probably included their uniform (there are certainly caricatures of German uniforms of the period by the likes of George Grosz, although some uniforms were even more ridiculous, such as the WW1-era cavalry's legendarily tight trousers).
Are these Polish WWI or WW2 uniforms? And any idea on the …
2023年9月5日 · Can anyone identify these uniforms and the military decoration that looks like an x or a cross on the shorter gentleman? The shorter gentleman is my great-grandfather. The only information I have is his name. I don't even have his DOB or …
What were the differences between the Waffen SS and the …
2016年10月8日 · The German soldier in these units is in a preferred category and is the backbone of the German Armed Forces. Handbook on German Military Forces, U.S. War Department Technical Manual TM-E-431, 15 March 1945, Chapter 1: The German Military System. Otherwise the Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht generally performed the same role during the war.
Why would staff officers carry swords during combat, in World …
More generally, Japanese officers carried swords as accessories for their uniforms. The blades were both ceremonial as well as status symbols, because higher ranks were entitled to swords with special distinctive styles. For instance, General officers used swords with: "brown and red strap with gold wire, zig-zag stitching and yellow tassel 1 ".
When did soldiers begin wearing ballooned pants? [duplicate]
2020年9月25日 · Originally the trousers were also to be inside the boot. At some point, and here I am unsure if this is a WW2 timeframe or somewhat later in the program (though I lean towards a post-war phenomenon), paratroops took to “blousing” their trousers on the outside of the boot.
world war two - Did Russian winter seriously contribute to German ...
2018年6月27日 · The Russian winter was a contributing factor. The German winter is not like the Russian plains winter where the German army advanced. The German army was reportedly still wearing summer uniforms when the Russian winter hit. The winter was one of the coldest for that time period. Hitler refused to send winter uniforms when initially requested.
WW2 - Translate German text - History Stack Exchange
2018年6月25日 · Being German I confirm that all readings and translations are correct, the last one is simply too faded to make it out. – Thorsten S. Commented Jun 28, 2018 at 0:48
What is the origin of oak leaves in military insignia and …
2023年7月19日 · @DevSolar You're absolutely correct. The question was about US military, not German or any other military. I'm Dutch, and it works very different there. Not (entirely) German, British or US. With a bit of French thrown in, to make it spicy. Just about most armies have their own traditions. –