Clothing & Equipment

A vast array of information can be gleaned about the US serviceman's uniform, clothing and equipment by studying contemporary photographs. This collection contains photographs of interest when studying GIs' clothing and equipment during World War II.

79th Infantry Division troops enjoy cold beers

GIs of the 79th Infantry Division are served beer by a French waitress on the terrace of a hotel in Mantes-la-Jolie.

Date: 20 August 1944

General Dwight D. Eisenhower briefs troops of the 502d PIR

Paratroopers of Company E, 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division (to be dropped on the Drop Zone "A") have assembled on Greenham Common Airfield, Berkshire, United Kingdom.

Date: 5 June 1944

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