World War II
America went to war just after the attack on Pearl Harbor. As a great source of manpower and an unbelievable manufacturer, our nation’s part in the war cannot be underestimated. World War II produced some of the finest examples to be had of manliness, courage, and heroism.
Uniform, Gear, and Weapons of the U.S. Infantryman
The most apparent thing about the regular infantryman was his uniform. In the European theater, U.S. troops wore Olive-Drab flannel shirts, wool field trousers, and fatigue uniforms. . .
Chow: Food for the Servicemen
For the G.I., mealtime was not always what it had been “back home” in the States. Troops consumed two different kinds of rations—C-Rations and K-Rations. . .