Discontinument of isssuing helmets to tank crews

charlie don't surf · Post by **charlie don't surf** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 3:04 am

Why was this discontinued in 43?

Best regards/ Daniel

Robert Hurst · Post by **Robert Hurst** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:41 am

Hi Daniel

If you look on the Uniforms, Headgear & Insignia section on the Thirdreichforum site you will find on page 8 some info with regard to your topic. The post in question is called 'did gewrman tankers use protoective headgear'.

Regards

Bob

charlie don't surf · Post by **charlie don't surf** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 7:18 am

Thanks Bob!

Best regards/ Daniel

Brig · Post by **Brig** » Fri Feb 14, 2003 1:16 pm

Well, since I can't go check out TRF's data, I'll tell you what I know...

The German panzers were cramped and didn't have room for helmets inside, so they'd be hung from parts of the Panzer. however, during those rough terrain travels, they'd tend to bounce off and the soldiers would have to go ask a supply sergeant for more. After this happened continually, they decided to cut the issue so that it would save money and resources. After all, what is the purpose of issuing helmets to a group that continually loses them without really using them (isn't the Panzer shell enough preotection? Stalhelms never protected against bullet hits)?