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Post by sniper on Apr 23, 2008 20:47:38 GMT -5
can any onr tell me if the wool M40 uniform was used during the summer
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 23, 2008 21:06:02 GMT -5
Yes, it was used during all times of the year. Access to HBT summer uniforms was limited to many units.
-Dakota
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Post by sniper on Apr 23, 2008 21:07:53 GMT -5
are they barably in temperture betwean 85 to 90 degrees?
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Post by mauser98k on Apr 23, 2008 21:17:03 GMT -5
Wool tends to be less extreme, despite what people think. The wool allows air to breathe throughout the uniform, and as long as you have water, protects from overheating in high temperatures. You'll be fine.
-Dakota
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Post by 2ndranger on Apr 23, 2008 22:07:44 GMT -5
Oh hes right! Ive seen guys sweating in those HBTs! Wool breathes better and seems to dry faster.
Franz
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Post by valtteri on Apr 24, 2008 4:47:21 GMT -5
People of the time tended to dress much more than people today anyways. Also keep in mind, that runnin and action in the sunshine was very small part what soldiers would do, most of it would be just lounging around. You also had to abide through the night with the same equipment.
Wool indeed does not suck water too much and dries very fast. The HBT uniforms of the time and repros too were very thick fabric and, as said, are quite warm too.
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Lev
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Post by Lev on Apr 24, 2008 14:23:11 GMT -5
Open the collar, roll up the sleeves and drink plenty of water during hot weather. You'll be good to go.
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gadge
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Post by gadge on Apr 25, 2008 12:27:22 GMT -5
Yep, its a classic look to with the rolled sleeves!
I prefer serge/wool uniforms over cotton types anyday.
Original UK battledress is probably the best wwii combat uniform of the war in its medium weight hard wearing serge and short jacket.
Keeps you warm when its wet, its not too hot in summer, my german late war wools are a close second.
I only like my dot44 suit in its intended role as an oversuit.
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