70020 - U.S. Army Tanker in Overalls, 1942-45 Kit W By the Spring of 1944

By the Spring of 1944

Kneeling Officer w/MP40

the powder is ignited

water had to be heated

The Battle of Long Tan is justly remembered as a fine example of Aussie fighting spirit and grim determination to hold on against much superior numbers in bloody awful conditions

70020 - U.S. Army Tanker in Overalls, 1942-45 Kit W By the Spring of 1944U. S. Army Tanker in Overalls, 1942 45 Soldiers assigned to tank and reconnaissance units and armored infantry units in half tracks needed cold weather gear when fighting from their armored vehicles since they did not have efficient space heating. All of the items were made of cotton twill in the OD#3 (a shade of olive drab), with the wool knit cuffs of the jacket in a similar color. Dark olive, Melton wool lined the garments for warmth. Nickel plated