United States
The M1 Steel Helmet.
The classic M1 Helmet, being worn by the US army from 1941 until 1985.
Primary Weapon.
The M1 Garand (Ga-rend) was designed to be carried by infantrymen during an assault and was capable of accurate and suatsained fire.
M41 Field Jacket.
The M41 Field Combat Jacket, is being worn over the Army HBT Shirt or Wool Service Shirt.
Belt Kit.
As you can see the soldier is wearing standard M37 Webbing with M1 N-Bloc pouches. Important items here for eating, hydration!
(Note the additional .306 Bandolier for extra ammo!)
M37 Wool Trousers.
The standard issue m37 Trousers in wool were the standard issue for GIs early in the war. These get replaced with Dark Green HBT later on.
Footwear.
Here you can see the Rifleman is wearing US Roughout Boots, with US M1936 Dismounted Leggings.
US Rifleman,
Salerno, 1943
Here is one of our community member's US Infantry GI. This is an early-mid war impression, between 1942-1944. Young GI's would have been dressed like this from North Africa, Sicily, Italy and even Normandy.
Here is a break down of the kit being worn;
Head;
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M1 Helmet
Torso;
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M41 Field Jacket
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Wool Service Shirt
Belt & Kit;
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M1937 Garand Belt
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M1910 Canteen Cover w/ Canteen
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M1942 First Aid Pouch w/ Carlisle Tin
Weapon;
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ICS M1 Garand
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US Leather Sling
Legs;
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M37 Mustard Wool Trousers
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US M1936 Dismounted Leggings
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US Roughout Boots
What other weapons could I use?
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M1 Garand
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M1 Carbine
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M1918 BAR
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M1919 .30cal
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M1928 Thompson
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M1A1 Thompson
What about a sidearm?
If you limit your rifles to under 370fps / 1.27j you wont need a side arm, and this will allow you to storm enemy positions up close an personal. A rubber bayonet is far more effective than your rifle at such close quarters.
Can I use Officer kit? ?
We would NOT recommend coming to an event as an Officer or NCO. These roles are reserved for crew and people in command appointments.