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Post by mauser98k on Jun 30, 2006 18:24:14 GMT -5
Were German greatcoats only used in the winter? Or did they use them year-round?
-Mauser98k
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Post by Sascha Gusdorf on Jun 30, 2006 21:11:39 GMT -5
Well, keeping in mind that the German and European areas are much cooler than our areas here in the States, it is very possible that the Soldatan wore the coats more than we would. Although, if you ever had the opportunity to wear one, you'll quickly realize that the sheer weight of it, accompanied with the wool uniform, is tremendous, and very warm.
All year round? Probably not, but more than 6 months outta' the year? Yeah, probably.
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Post by Capt. Zak on Jul 2, 2006 11:31:18 GMT -5
Don't forget that the Afrika Korps were issued greatcoats for those chilly desert nights.
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