World War I uniforms and equipment

I'll admit that I haven't studied the First World War nearly as much as the Second.  Here's a quick look at the uniforms and equipment of a typical American Doughboy circa 1918. Early on, the presenter mentions the major changes in uniforms and equipment that took place after the Spanish-American War of 1898. Many of…

I'll admit that I haven't studied the First World War nearly as much as the Second. 

Here's a quick look at the uniforms and equipment of a typical American Doughboy circa 1918. Early on, the presenter mentions the major changes in uniforms and equipment that took place after the Spanish-American War of 1898. Many of those changes were the work of the Great Reformer, Elihu Root. Perhaps he'll be the subject of a future post. 

 

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