ww1czechlegion
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Your helmets look great together Ed, congratulations.
Best Wishes,
Alan
Best Wishes,
Alan
A well worn Belgian M15 Adrian.
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Spiker
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Thanks !
The helmet in the middle is from the 77th Division. It was organized at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York on 25 August 1917. During their 68 days in combat, the division fought in four campaigns – Baccarat, Oise Aisne, Aisne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne. Most notable was the exploits of the “Lost Battalion” with elements of the 306th, 307th and 308th Infantry Battalions who for three days repulsed repeated German attacks. The battalion was not in fact lost but advanced into German territory far beyond any other American unit. When asked to surrender by the Germans, Major Charles S. Whittlesey responded: “Come and get us” or words to that effect. Of the 679 men in the unit, only 252 survived.
The helmet in the middle is from the 77th Division. It was organized at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York on 25 August 1917. During their 68 days in combat, the division fought in four campaigns – Baccarat, Oise Aisne, Aisne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne. Most notable was the exploits of the “Lost Battalion” with elements of the 306th, 307th and 308th Infantry Battalions who for three days repulsed repeated German attacks. The battalion was not in fact lost but advanced into German territory far beyond any other American unit. When asked to surrender by the Germans, Major Charles S. Whittlesey responded: “Come and get us” or words to that effect. Of the 679 men in the unit, only 252 survived.
Khukri
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Excellent Ed!One more photo and then I'll stop.
I was also looking for that gas mask, but apparently I sold it long ago, Oh my memory! It's such a nice thing to have... but it also makes you feel comfortable with the past.
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2nd.Leibhusar
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Ha,ha,ha,...that's a understadement
Spiker
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Okay , good to know.