The "emergency" 1940-41

[RT Ellis]

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Image of comparison of 1918 and current uniforms and equipment, circa 1941. Unaccredited/probably U.S. Army official.
Comment: Both soldiers wear helmet M1917A1.

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DEADLIER THAN SABERS, Target practice with rapid-fire Garand rifles is a “must” for the trainee cavalryman. With each man is a coach, experienced in handling of the weapon. August 15, 1941 Unaccredited/Acme KC616010RO
Comment: The photo was probably taken at Fort Riley, Kansas.

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OFF FOR SOUTHERN WAR MANUVERS, FORT KNOX, Ky.--Thousands of troops and motorized equipment left here on a 750-mile trek to the battlegrounds of Louisiana and Arkansas. It is thought to be the longest “Blitz” movement ever undertaken by peacetime forces in the country. Above photo shows some of the troops getting into transport trucks as the caravan got underway. September 3, 1941 Unaccredtited/Acme CL19726

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BLUE ARMYMEN ON THE MARCH Somewhere in Louisiana.---Members of the Blue (Third) Army cross a hastily constructed bridge over a little stream, as the march toward the "Enemy," the Red (Second) Army during Louisiana war games. The bridge at right was "fired" by the enemy. The troops are members of Co. "I" of the 158th infantry, 45th Division. September 19, 1941 Unaccredited/Acme FTW620517
Comments: Interesting uniform detail the bright NCO chevrons on the blue fatigues. The gas cylinders on all the M-1s the early type that wouldn't stay Parkerized.

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[Mikesm44]

Great photos. I studied photography in college, and it always amazes me how well printed these old photos are. When I was in school and I printed something up and wanted to see if it was good, I'd always look up old photos like these to compare too.

[maxim]

In the third shot appears the guy getting on the truck has absconded with a leather scabbard from a weapons carrier or perhaps his fathers horse rifle scabbard. The Garand does not quite fit.

[Bill Hollinger]

Maxim, that is a genuine military rifle scabbard. A lot of the first scabbards on the scene during WWII may very well have been WWI M1903 scabbards modified to fit the M1 rifle. This one looks to be specifically made for the M1. There is also one specifically made for the M1 carbine and the Tommy gun. Scabbards were used on vehicles such as below. This is a photo of a WWII jeep with one.