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Centennial Uniform Evolution Inventory

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Dream Terminator

In 1899, the British army came to South Africa for thousands of miles of diamonds and gold, and they launched a fierce battle with the descendants of the Dutch Dutch. The British army is more numerous, the Boer soldiers are less powerful, and the comparison between the two forces is 5:1. The British thought it was an easy war. Surprisingly, in the lush green of forests and savannas in South Africa, the British army is scarlet. Jacket It became a striking target for the Boer people. And the wise Boer put his own. clothing Both guns and guns were changed into green, hidden in dense forests, and guerrilla warfare was used to surprise the British troops. Although the British army finally won the battle of the British war, it paid a pretty heavy price. 90 thousand of the 15 Wan Yingjun who fought in South Africa died of Boer assault and sniper shot. Since then, British army general clothes have changed to khaki, and countries are beginning to follow suit. In this regard, for centuries, Military uniform The gorgeous era of flowery flowers has also ended, and military uniform has entered a simple green era.

Compared to a pragmatic British, changing military uniform is undoubtedly a painful process for the Frenchmen who love beauty. Until the 1912 before the war, the French wore red hat, dark blue jacket and red trousers in 1830s. When the French army minister Messimi watched the battle in the Balkan front, he noticed that the Bulgarian benefited greatly from the gloomy military uniform. After he returned home, he decided to reform the French uniform. He suggested that the uniform should be changed from head to toe in a bluish gray or grey grey color, and the result was a violent protest. Some people say that letting the French army wear a discolored mud uniform of military uniform is simply shaking the army's heart and damaging the French army's prestige. The former Secretary of the army was more impressed: "cancel red trousers, absolutely not! Red trousers are France!" later, until the French army first caught a lot of guns in the early days of the first World War, they switched to blue and gray military uniforms in the end of 1914. Of course, the gorgeous and dazzling military uniform of the French Napoleon era may be unimaginable for today's people. No wonder they do not want to take off their old uniform.

About a group of Japanese warriors in 1880s, they wore long arches, sharp swords, spears and helmets.

At that time, all the clothes of an ordinary French infantry would cost 200~250 francs, and a close hunting cavalry would cost 951 francs to complete a set of outfit. For heavy cavalry equipped with armor protection, it would be as high as 2000 francs. For a thrower's daily equipment, the tops usually include white shirts and dark blue jackets, and the lower ones are usually light yellow breeches, high boots and some portable accessories. The most interesting thing is that when they wear the bear skin cap, the original projectile cavalry is called "high heel shoes" because of its large and tall body, and then a black bear skin hat with a foot high, which makes them look almost like gods. From a practical point of view, the bear skin cap is better able to protect the saber attack than the double hat (Bicorne), and it is more difficult to split than the flat top shako. Besides, it also has better liner material than helmet, and it is very comfortable to wear. But the production of a one foot tall bear skin hat is expensive, usually requiring the skin of one or two black bears. So, in nineteenth Century, except for some special ceremonies and military occasions, France had no longer used the bear skin hat. After that, it replaced the bear skin hat with a very simple and simple cylindrical cap (Kepi). Instead, the British had a strong desire for the bear skin cap. In 1815, to celebrate the defeat of the French Napoleon guard in the battle of Waterloo, the British soldiers first wore the bear skin cap, which was abolished only after the introduction of khaki uniforms in 1902. But as a symbol of national honor, British soldiers still remain on the head of the British royal guard.

The bear skin cap is only one of the epitome of high military dress in 18 and nineteenth Century. This gorgeous and solemn is not just the luxury of vanity. On the contrary, in the days of close combat, the high visibility of military uniform is practical. Soldiers armed with long knives often engage in hand to hand combat. Even soldiers who use a musket are forced to fight each other because the range of their guns is only about 200 steps. The shotguns and black gunpowder always make the battlefield smoky and obstruct the soldiers' sight. The bright colors of military uniforms help soldiers show their identity and do not let them hurt their companions in a melee. As you can imagine, when the army attacked the enemy in a collective way, neat clothes, beautiful military capacity and visual shock made the other team short of three points in the momentum before the hot war. In 54 BC, some of the Rome legionarmen soldiers were frightened away by their fearful appearance before the general attack of the Gaul people. In the battle of Dino of Boluo in 1812, the guards wore military uniform to fight. According to a military officer who participated in the campaign, the red badge and the tall red feather were "like a blood crossing across the battlefield". For the soldiers wearing gorgeous uniforms, this kind of beauty is not only a national honor, a self show, but also a reminder of the responsibility that penetrates the skin and permeates the heart. It keeps the soldiers tightly wrapped up, allowing them to indulge in the call of the national power in the dreamlike battlefield stage, and from the heart to the strength of the limbs, and fight bravely until the individual lives are offered and honored. As emperor Napoleon said, he wanted soldiers to feel "like a big holiday occasion" on the battlefield. {page_break}

Collective political aphrodisiac

Almost overnight before and after the first World War, the military uniform of various countries entered the green and khaki era. In addition to the British and French, the Prussian army and the US Army also changed from bright blue to green gray or khaki from 1914 to 1916. With the use of far range weapons and high-powered artillery, many soldiers wore the beautiful cortices of nineteenth Century, and were often damaged by the fragments of shells. In order to cope with this situation, the World War II almost invented their metal helmets at the same time. The French made the Adrian helmet in 1915. The United Kingdom invented the Brody helmet in 1917 to replace the cap of the cortical cylinder. Germany invented the M1916 helmet instead of the leather top cap in 1916. These helmets were further improved in the later World War II, but in the first World War, the helmets were available today.

1 bearded German Bavaria infantry, Japanese army officers in the 2.1930 years, 3 uniform during the first World War, Colonel Peres of France.

Changing the colors of military uniform in good time brings good luck to many countries. Germany was defeated in World War I, and the number of allies in Germany could not exceed 100 thousand. After the first World War, in 1919, the German army designed a practical military uniform. Its uniform was simple and simple, and it removed the numerous and complicated ornaments in Prussian army era. This uniform has been used until 1933. Shortly afterwards, as Hitler tore up the peace treaty of Versailles and began to expand armaments, the standard of new military uniform was re established. In 1936, standard clothing was issued as a daily and operational use of soldiers. The military uniform added four wrinkled horizontal tapes, five buttons replaced the eight buttons before, and the collar and the logo were replaced with dark green before the green dust. Compared with uniforms in Weimar, the hem of the uniform is shorter and the tailoring is better fitted for the changes that soldiers will spend more time in the mechanical space. German military uniform can look so stylish, and military uniform is often specially tailored, at least military officers above the military uniform, are tailored to personally measure the size. The officer's uniform is made of silk containing fabric, and the suit is made of western style clothing.

In addition to the Seiko meticulous work, the Nazi enriched the German military uniform with a dense system of honor symbols, from armbands, armbands, badges, badges to badges, from the traditional Cross Medal to the Sports Council medal, from the commendation of a plane to the service years and the signs of the region, and so on, became the other face of the German military uniform. For example, the Nazi added a "character" surrounded by an oak branch under the traditional German hawk to make it more consistent with the concept of national socialism. If the eagle head looks at his left wing, it represents the Nazi party. On the contrary, if the eagle head looks at the right wing, it represents the country. The German armband also inherited the tradition of the Weimar period. In addition to grading, the EPQ can also be written on the army characters, with different colors of shoulder straps, indicating soldiers, with special marks indicating identity. For example, there are patterns of snakes and medical staffs on the shoulder badges of military surgeons. The meritorious troops can also set their own badges on the shoulder straps.

When it comes to fascination, we can not help mentioning the Russians. In l854, during the reign of Nicola I, I was weaving gold shiny shoulder straps with gold thread. When they first appeared on the shoulders of Russian officers, they used to show the rank and honor of officers, which immediately aroused great interest among the military circles in Europe. The army of Germany, France and Austria Hungary followed suit to carry out the military rank system. Interestingly, in 1917, Lenin led the Russians to carry out the October revolution. They thought that the badge was the product of the exploitative class army, abolished the shoulder straps and simplified the uniform, resulting in the soldiers' lax mind. In the Stalin era, in order to inspire people to take part in the war of defending the motherland, they fought off the German army, and the abolished wide shoulder badge and imperial collar and big cap were restored.

01/02. German Army Lieutenant parade service during World War II 03/04. German air force uniform during World War II

Military uniform has never belonged solely to military personnel, especially when the German Nazi revenge plan is in full swing. Uniform is just like a charming aphrodisiac. When Hitler asked the designer to design military uniform for the SS and the assault team, he made a special order: the German soldiers must wear the most beautiful and prestige in the military uniform all over the world. Facts have proved that the German military uniform is successful. Its tailored tailoring, hard and broad shoulder lines, and meticulous details have shaped the masculine temperament, with the ancient Greek sculptural beauty and bringing people back to the powerful memories of the Prussian Empire not long ago. Known as Gestapo, when he was young, he joined the Nazis without knowing what Nazi was. In the book "children of the Hitler era", someone once recalled, "we are very proud that the girls envy us very much. If anyone is allowed to wear the uniform of the junior team (Hitler young team), who will be accepted into the uniformed group -- ready for the great cause!" {page_break}

Heroic victory suit

Despite the excellent design of German uniform in World War II, his influence was limited to the army. Besides the world of military uniform, the influence of German military uniform is almost hidden even if it exists. No fashion designer will dare to take the lead in the world, claiming that his design is inspired by German uniform. Unless you are deliberately against the mainstream of society, just like punk young people in the UK in 1960s, they openly used Nazi "character" in their costumes, but they were not Nazis, but to vent their dissatisfaction with post-war life. It reminds us of the past event of Hugo Boss founder Hugo Ferdinand Boss, who was a professional tailor living in a small town south of Stuttgart, Germany, and began to make raincoats, uniforms and uniforms in 1886. A few years later, Hugo Boss went bankrupt because of the depression in Germany. In 1931, fate gave Hugo Boss a chance to make a comeback - he was lucky enough to receive orders for the Nazi army to produce uniforms at a Nazi party. Over the past 10 years, Hugo Boss has been specializing in the production of uniforms for German commandos and German political and military organizations, and specialized in supplying a complete set of equipment for the Nazi Youth League. After the end of World War II, Hugo Boss was listed as "the third imperialist speculator" because of his deep involvement with the Nazis. He was deprived of the right to vote and imposed a fine of 80000 Mark.

So it is no coincidence that uniforms can become popular among the masses after the war. By contrast, as the victorious World War II, the United States is clearly an enchanting heroic landscape. After World War II, a wave of American uniforms was launched. Of course, the bulky uniform of the US Army is really lacking in charm, though some people think that they are more comfortable and free, so that the body is liberated. So, people are fascinated by those air force uniform that can emphasize the beauty of human body.

1 World War II Soviet Air Force pilot uniform 2 World War II Soviet Red Army Infantry rear view 3 Soviet soldiers wearing protective clothing 1936-1945 4 World War II Soviet infantry major combat suit 5 Soviet female fighter observer, local air defense self defense force 1941-1944 6 World War II Soviet artillery shawl cape

General Barton is one of the most famous generals in the US Army. He likes wearing a shiny helmet, a gown with gold plated buttons, and an extra B3 jacket. In the winter of 1944, the US Army relied on this jacket to carry out the aircrew task in the freezing point environment without heating equipment and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the command of general Barton, the pilot put on all the warm clothes made of lamb fur, with large wool collar and cuffs and hem of his clothes, with only 3 days to complete the battle of Arden. Since then, the B3 flying leather jacket has always been closely linked with the World War II air heroes. Up to now, the B3 jacket is still a very popular jacket.

After 1950, the US Army replaced nylon with nylon as a new fabric for the flying jacket, thus producing a MA1 flying jacket. This jacket was once one of the most popular clothes of the 70~80's in the twentieth Century. People who wear MA1 can be seen everywhere in the streets of the United States. This trend is even very popular in Asia, Japan. Even Ai Iijima once wrote in his biography that in the student days, everyone was proud of having a MA1 jacket made in the United States, but after all, as students had no money to buy it, they did not hesitate to steal from the older boys. Later someone owned that jacket, but it was only a Japanese imitation.