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German Soldier Help - Johnny Shumate - 03-06-2008
I'm working on a big WW2 project with several Waffen SS and Wehrmacht soldiers in it. I'm a little new to the subject and need some experts to help me with uniform details. If interested, send me a private message.
Thanks,
Johnny
Re: German Soldier Help - Robert Vermaat - 03-07-2008
Didn't you receive my pictures a few weeks ago?
Uniforms - Graham Sumner - 03-07-2008
Hi Johnny
Unlike the British army at that time who simply could not afford it but had the sense to realise that, the German army seemed to issue a new uniform and a whole new set of insignia if you changed Tyre's on a vehicle!
There is far more material on this particular subject available than on the Roman army for instance and consequently far more people who will delight in telling you, you got that button wrong!
In your case Johnny it will depend on how accurate your publishers (clients, whatever) want the job doing and what the readership/market is expected to be. If they are aiming for total accuracy then they should supply you with something. Otherwise for your own reputation you have an awful lot of research work to do.
Try starting with
GERMAN SOLDIERS OF WWII- Jean De Lagarde
Alternatively it will be an exercise for your artistic skills trying to hide everything your not sure of with arms, legs, guns, equipment, dirt and dust!!
Graham.
re: Waffen-SS / Wehrmacht Uniform Help - Johnny Shumate - 03-08-2008
Robert, Graham...
Sorry I'm late on this reply.
Robert,
Yes, I got the pics awhile back. Thanks for sending....
Graham,
I'm halfway into this project and realize the nightmare I'm in..! Maybe with a little (or a lot) help, I can pull my fat out of the fire..!
Thanks for the suggestions...
Johnny