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Weapons and uniforms of troops on D-Day
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Illustration of an American paratrooper in full gear, including helmet, parachutes, ammunition pouches, Thompson submachine gun, life preserver vest, folding shovel, gas mask bag, first aid package, and jump boots, with each item labeled. Illustration of a British Commando in assault landing dress, wearing a green beret and carrying equipment such as a rucksack, life belt, ammunition pouch, entrenching tool handle, tool kit for Bren machine gun, Mk III helmet, and holding a Bren machine gun. The British flag is displayed in the corner. Illustration of a Canadian infantryman in green battle dress with a Mk III helmet, backpack, ammunition pouch, and a shovel on his back, holding an SMLE No. 4 Mark I rifle with bayonet attached. Illustration of a Royal Navy gunlayer wearing a blue uniform with an antiflash hood and gloves, a steel helmet, and a life belt, standing beside a labeled 4.7-inch shell. A patch identifies the gunner's mate, and a British flag is shown in the corner. Illustration of a World War II American fighter pilot in full gear, including a flying helmet with earphones, goggles, a yellow life preserver vest, parachute, oxygen mask with microphone, and flying shoes, with labels identifying each item. Illustration of a German Wehrmacht infantryman from a static division in World War II, shown in green uniform and helmet, carrying a rifle, stick grenade, ammunition pouches, gas mask container, and shovel handle, with descriptive labels and a brief summary of static divisions' roles. Illustration of a German SS Panzer Grenadier, labeled as a machine gunner, wearing a camouflage helmet and uniform, with an ammunition belt, MG42 machine gun, Walther P.38 handgun, and various field gear including a gas mask container, canteen, and tool kit. Normandy banner

Weapons and uniforms of troops on D-Day: References & Edit History

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  • Michael Ray
    Michael Ray is an assistant managing editor who has worked at Britannica since 2003. In addition to leading the Geography and History team, he oversees coverage of European history and military affairs. He earned a B.A. in history from Michigan State University in 1995.
  • Patrick Riley
    Patrick Riley is the Senior Illustrator for Encyclopædia Britannica. He has worked at Britannica since 2007.

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