: German Army Uniforms of World War II by Stephen Bull, which tracks the simplification of gear as the war progressed. 4. Getting Started in Reenacting If you plan to join a reenactment group:
The following table outlines standard basic equipment for the major combatants. British Army (Tommy) German Army (Landser) Primary Uniform M41 or M43 Field Jacket & Wool Trousers 1937 or 1940 Pattern Battledress M36, M40, or M43 Field Blouse (Feldbluse) Headgear M1 Steel Helmet ("Steel Pot") Mk II Steel Helmet ("Brodie") M35, M40, or M42 Stahlhelm Footwear Roughout Ankle Boots with M1938 Gaiters Ammo Boots with Gaiters/Anklets Marschstiefel (Jackboots) or Ankle Boots Primary Weapon M1 Garand or Thompson SMG Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I Karabiner 98k Field Kit M1928 Haversack, Canteen, M43 Shovel 1937 Pattern Webbing, Small Pack Belt, Y-straps, Breadbag, Mess Tin 2. Physical & Personal Grooming WWII Soldier
: Most battle reenactments require participants to be at least 17 to 18 years old to handle firearms or participate in combat. UNIT HANDBOOK - 29th Division : German Army Uniforms of World War II
: British Infantryman Operations Manual by Simon Forty. British Army (Tommy) German Army (Landser) Primary Uniform
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