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Early in World War II, tank crewmen were issued a coverall. The initial issue in khaki tan was quickly replaced with a light olive drab. Photos below are from training exercises i nthe Untied States with M3 and M4 medium tanks.
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Tank crewman on turret of M3 Lee medium tank. He wears olive green coveralls and khaki tan webbed gear.  |
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The soldier in the center is wearing the dusty khaki-tan coverall. The men on either side wear olive drab versions. The tanker's helmet was a modified football helmet. .  |
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The revolvers and drum magazine on the submachine gun are evidence that this was a stateside propaganda photo. Troops in combat received the .45 Colt Automatic pistol and straight 30-round magazines for the Thompson submachine gun.  |