Encyclopedia - Brodie Helmet: Encyclopedia - Brodie Helmet
The Brodie helmet (also called the shrapnel helmet or Tommy helmet, and in the United States known as a doughboy helmet) was a steel helm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helmet: Encyclopedia - Helmet
A helmet (a 15th century loan from Middle French, a diminutive of Frankish helm, from Proto-Germanic *khelmaz, PIE *kelmo- "a cover") is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Helmet: Encyclopedia Ii - Helmet - Heraldry
As the coat of arms was originally designed to distinguish combatants on the battlefield or in a tournament, even while covered in armour...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tommy Atkins: Encyclopedia Ii - Tommy Atkins - Overview
Tommy Atkins has been used as a generic name for a common soldier for many years. The precise origin is a subject of debate, but it is kn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom
This is a list of topics related to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom category contains a more comprehensive selection of UK article...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare
Trench warfare is a form of war in which both opposing armies have static lines of fortifications dug into the ground, facing each other....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adrian Helmet: Encyclopedia - Adrian Helmet
The M26 Adrian helmet (French term: "Casque Adrian") was a military helmet issued to the French Army during World War I. It was designed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stahlhelm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stahlhelm - M1916/m1917
The M1916 was the first production model of the Stahlhelm design, and was developed by Kaptain Fredrich Schwerd, of the Hannover Technica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Geography And The Environment
List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Geography of the United Kingdom. Main article: Geography of the United Kingdom (see also...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hats And Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hats And Headgear - Hats
List of hats and headgear - Hats commonly worn today. Akubra hat Alpine hat Baseball cap beret bucket hat fedora Panama, also jipijapa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Implementation
Although firearms technology and the conscript army dramatically changed the nature of warfare, most armies were completely unaware of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Implementation
Although firearms technology and the conscript army dramatically changed the nature of warfare, most armies were completely unaware of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Mining
All sides would engage in vigorous mining and counter-mining duels. The dry chalk of the Somme was especially suited to mining, but with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Trench Battles
Trench warfare - Strategy. Trench warfare was a fundamental game of strategy. The fundamental strategy of trench warfare was to defend ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Trench Battles
Trench warfare - Strategy. The fundamental strategy of trench warfare was to defend your own position strongly while trying to achieve ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Weapons Of Trench Warfare
Trench warfare - Infantry weapons. The common infantry soldier had four weapons at his disposal in the trenches: the rifle, bayonet, sh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Obsolescence
With the withdrawal of Russia from World War I, the Germans were able to reinforce their western front with troops from the eastern front...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Recent Trench Warfare
Trench warfare has been very infrequent since the end of World War I. When two large armoured armies meet, the result has generally been ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stahlhelm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stahlhelm - M1918
Extensive redesigns were made for the M1918 model. A new two piece chin strap was introduced, and was attached directly to the helmet lin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Development
The first development which was critical for trench warfare was the introduction of mass-conscripted armies during the French Revolution ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hats And Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hats And Headgear - Headgear Organised By Function
List of hats and headgear - Religious. biretta bowler hat (Orange Order) galero (cardinal's hat) coif fez gasa, worn by Japanese monks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Death In The Trenches
The intensity of World War I trench warfare meant that about 10% of the fighting soldiers were killed. This compared to 5% killed during ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Background
Fortification is almost as old as warfare itself; however, because of the relatively small size of the armies and the lack of range of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stahlhelm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stahlhelm - Central Power Variants
Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire used or had commissioned, variations of the Stahlhelm design. The Austrians’ M1917 helmet was si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stahlhelm: Encyclopedia Ii - Stahlhelm - M1935/1940
The Stahlhelm was completely redesigned in the 1930s. The size of the flared visor and skirt was reduced, and the inadequate ventilator l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Life In The Trenches
An individual soldier's time in the front-line trench was usually brief; from as little as one day to as much as two weeks at a time befo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - People
List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Interest groups and societies. British Professional Bodies Women's Institute List of UK...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Mining
All sides would engage in vigorous mining and counter-mining duels. The dry chalk of the Somme was especially suited to mining, but with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Trench Battles
Trench warfare - Strategy. The fundamental strategy of trench warfare was to defend your own position strongly while trying to achieve ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Obsolescence
With the withdrawal of Russia from World War I, the Germans were able to reinforce their western front with troops from the eastern front...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Weapons Of Trench Warfare
Trench warfare - Infantry weapons. The common infantry soldier had four weapons at his disposal in the trenches: the rifle, bayonet, sh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Death In The Trenches
The intensity of World War I trench warfare meant that about 10% of the fighting soldiers were killed. This compared to 5% killed during ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Background
Fortification is almost as old as warfare itself; however, because of the relatively small size of the armies and the lack of range of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Development
The first development which was critical for trench warfare was the introduction of mass-conscripted armies during the French Revolution ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Life In The Trenches
An individual soldier's time in the front-line trench was usually brief; from as little as one day to as much as two weeks at a time befo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trench Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Trench Warfare - Recent Trench Warfare
Trench warfare has been very infrequent since the end of World War I. When two large armoured armies meet, the result has generally been ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Commerce And Industry
List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Money economics and business. Bank of England Bank of Scotland Royal Bank of Scotland B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Sports And Games
The following are the major sports; local groups may well play many others. List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Cricket. 20...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hats And Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hats And Headgear - Caps
List of hats and headgear - Caps commonly worn today. baseball cap beanie or skully beret borsalino flat cap, also "cloth cap," "drive...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hats And Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hats And Headgear - Bonnets
List of hats and headgear - Bonnets for women. cabriolet capote - soft crown, rigid brim, 19th century chip bonnet gypsy bonnet - shal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Religion And Ethnicity
List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Religion in the United Kingdom. Main article: Religion in the United Kingdom Christiani...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Culture Of The United Kingdom
Main article: Culture of the United Kingdom List of topics related to the United Kingdom - British art. Main article: British art Art ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Politics Monarchy And Military
List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Politics of the United Kingdom. Parliament of the United Kingdom List of Parliaments o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Charities And Youth Organisations
List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Charities. Age Concern British Heart Foundation (BHF) Cancer Research UK ChildLine Comi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Topics Related To The United Kingdom - Media And Communications
List of topics related to the United Kingdom - Television and radio. British Broadcasting Corporation (the BBC) Independent Television...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Hats And Headgear: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Hats And Headgear - Other Headdresses
List of hats and headgear - Women. alice band bandanna bandeau bongrace - a shade for the face, sometimes part of a hood, or a separat...   » Read the article