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The American Army uniform varied greatly as World War II progressed. The policy was to issue older stores first, and follow with newer equipment. That meant great variations in uniform. No less than one shade of khaki and two shades of Olive Green were used for field gear. Uniforms varied from brown drab to green. Usually, the same uniforms was shared by an entire unit. Sometimes there was a mix. The photos here show the uniforms taken the day before the Normandy Landings. They are a good reference for coloring American troops accurately.
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GIs march toward ships in Battle Jackets. Black bag on chest contains gas mask. |
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Various uniforms. GIs top left wear newer green uniform. |
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Note army uniforms in background. |
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GIs on boat wearing lighter-colored Battle Jacket and several uniform types. You can see green and brown uniforms here. |
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To the left is the green uniform, to the right the brown drab. |
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To the left, brown drab. To the right, Army troops in two different uniform colors. |
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Propaganda Photo of GI throwing grenade in greenish colored uniform with khaki field gear.. |
