The change of soldiers uniforms
Through out the time the soldier uniforms changed from extravagant looks, flamboyant colours to more practical and less colourful, camouflaged uniforms. Since war got industrialised it was no longer important to show off the boldness of the soldiers with bright colours. It was important to be able to hide your self as much as possible in order to survive from the gun bullets. At the start of the war, the countries provided uniforms that had strong colours and patriotic values, these showed colourful clothing and uniforms without much protection. As soon as they entered war, they didn't see what they had expected, and thousands were massacred. It was easy to spot the soldiers, as their uniforms had the opposite of camouflage and when they were shot, the uniforms did little to protect them. Throughout the war time, the uniforms changed to hold more functionality, duller colours and more structured uniforms, that held more layers, and therefore protection. Often a uniform near the end would have an over coat, an under coat and then the standard uniform, this protected them from natural causes; humidity, weather, temperature and climate.
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French uniform 1914
These uniforms had a bold and brilliant in colour, they suited more for the battlefields of the 19th century.
The coat was made of iron blue wool, officially called "gris de fer bleuté" ("bluish iron gray"). It was constituted of 90% indigo-dyed and 10% raw (undyed) wool.
The trousers of the were made of madder wool. The striking red that was intended to instill the sense of boldness in the soldier.
The headgear of the French soldier, the képi, was also made from madder wool .
These uniforms had a bold and brilliant in colour, they suited more for the battlefields of the 19th century.
The coat was made of iron blue wool, officially called "gris de fer bleuté" ("bluish iron gray"). It was constituted of 90% indigo-dyed and 10% raw (undyed) wool.
The trousers of the were made of madder wool. The striking red that was intended to instill the sense of boldness in the soldier.
The headgear of the French soldier, the képi, was also made from madder wool .
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British uniform 1914
The design of the WW1 uniform hardly changed in the British Army until 1937.
The jacket had 4 front pockets, reinforced rectangular shoulder patches to help against the weight and chafing of the equipment.
They used M1905 service dress cap as Headwear. It was worn with the regimental brass cap badge.
They also wore long cloth putties that rolled around the legs from the top of the ankle boots to just below the knee.
The design of the WW1 uniform hardly changed in the British Army until 1937.
The jacket had 4 front pockets, reinforced rectangular shoulder patches to help against the weight and chafing of the equipment.
They used M1905 service dress cap as Headwear. It was worn with the regimental brass cap badge.
They also wore long cloth putties that rolled around the legs from the top of the ankle boots to just below the knee.
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Scottish uniform 1914
In 1914 the Scottish Highlander was one of the most visually striking of all Allied troops in the World War 1. Each Regiment had it's own pattern and coloured Glengarry.
The headgear is called a Glengarry. The Glengarry had different bands, cap badge, silk ribbon and the Toorie.
The Kilt was made from a piece of pleated woollen cloth which was wrapped around the waist and fastened on the sides with buckles. The thick wool used in the kilt made it warm but the folds in the pleats could hold lice and it would soak up any water making it even heavier.
It was said that the Germans feared the Scottish army due to their uniform, the skirts would move well, and when marching together the colours and movement would seem more united.
In 1914 the Scottish Highlander was one of the most visually striking of all Allied troops in the World War 1. Each Regiment had it's own pattern and coloured Glengarry.
The headgear is called a Glengarry. The Glengarry had different bands, cap badge, silk ribbon and the Toorie.
The Kilt was made from a piece of pleated woollen cloth which was wrapped around the waist and fastened on the sides with buckles. The thick wool used in the kilt made it warm but the folds in the pleats could hold lice and it would soak up any water making it even heavier.
It was said that the Germans feared the Scottish army due to their uniform, the skirts would move well, and when marching together the colours and movement would seem more united.
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German uniform 1914
This is a Waffenrock uniform for all foot-troops designed in 1842; they were worn with a tall leather spiked helmet called a Pickelhaube. They are considered the first "modern" military uniform and helmet, which still shows their influence in today's military dress.
The collar height on issue Waffenrock ranged from 4.5 to 5 cm. Buttons were reduced in size from 25mm to 21mm.
The color of the Waffenrock ranged from light to dark blue or green and the collar and cuffs came in a rainbow of colors as did the shoulder straps.
The Waffenrock was made of a material called Tuch, which was heavy wool.
This is a Waffenrock uniform for all foot-troops designed in 1842; they were worn with a tall leather spiked helmet called a Pickelhaube. They are considered the first "modern" military uniform and helmet, which still shows their influence in today's military dress.
The collar height on issue Waffenrock ranged from 4.5 to 5 cm. Buttons were reduced in size from 25mm to 21mm.
The color of the Waffenrock ranged from light to dark blue or green and the collar and cuffs came in a rainbow of colors as did the shoulder straps.
The Waffenrock was made of a material called Tuch, which was heavy wool.
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British uniform 1916
The british started to use MK1 Brodie Helmets. They also started to carry anti gas hoods.
The British Army was one of the few Countries in the early 20th Century that had changed from leather equipment to the new cotton webbing. The new webbing was lighter, more comfortable, gave better weight distribution and fitted together better than previous systems.
They also made the putties shorter.
The british started to use MK1 Brodie Helmets. They also started to carry anti gas hoods.
The British Army was one of the few Countries in the early 20th Century that had changed from leather equipment to the new cotton webbing. The new webbing was lighter, more comfortable, gave better weight distribution and fitted together better than previous systems.
They also made the putties shorter.
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Scottish uniform 1916
The Glengarry was replaced with the drab woolTam o' Shanter hat as it was too bright for modern warfare.
In 1916 the Scottish started to wear a khaki cotton drill cover over the kilt, as it again was too bright and colourfull. The kilt cover was a light brown khaki apron which covered the Scottish kilt.
The Glengarry was replaced with the drab woolTam o' Shanter hat as it was too bright for modern warfare.
In 1916 the Scottish started to wear a khaki cotton drill cover over the kilt, as it again was too bright and colourfull. The kilt cover was a light brown khaki apron which covered the Scottish kilt.
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German 1915
This is a uniform based on the Waffenrock uded in 1914, however the colours are less brilliant. The Pickelhaube is also more simple.
From this year the brass buttons made in 1914 were subdued, painted or chemically darkened, and the new buttons were made off sandblasted zinc or steel. This was to lessen the shine, making them less visible.
This is a uniform based on the Waffenrock uded in 1914, however the colours are less brilliant. The Pickelhaube is also more simple.
From this year the brass buttons made in 1914 were subdued, painted or chemically darkened, and the new buttons were made off sandblasted zinc or steel. This was to lessen the shine, making them less visible.