If you are seeing this comment, say a prayer for a fallen Doughboy.

My grandfather fought in the Great War and was wounded in France… thank you for this video! He died two years before I was born…all I have is pictures and his Purple Heart.

I was in Riverside Military Academy in 1986/87 and we had M1903A3 rifles to drill with. The school was established in 1907. Gainesville, Ga.

Very good presentation, I like the idea of the American and British soldiers exchanging equipment if they found the others was better than their own as with the rain cape. Friends and allies looking out for one another under shared adversity. Just how it should be. Well Done.

A very good effort, better than most I've seen, and we can excuse the non-period stand ins for period items as your description is accurate and the contents complete. I particularly like the Y Guy Supply items you display, its nice to see them "in the wild". Minor criticism that you'll get from any Old Salt: during the period, the "M" designation was not used (as in M1912), that's more of a later 20th century term. Doughboys wore Service Blouses or Sevice Coats, not tunics. Terry cloth towels were not prevalent, "huck" was the common material used (we have them at Y Guy Supply).

@DapperDoughboy

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I'm quite a fan of Y Guy Supply, as they definitely polish off any impression. As far as the "M" designation, it was partly for ease of identification in modern times as well as force of habit. Thank you for watching!

American weapons in ww1: s h o t g u n

@boi-uj5tb

3 жыл бұрын

Nico De Sena I think you missed the joke

@teddybear4763

3 жыл бұрын

@@boi-uj5tb chill

Just discovered your channel after watching your boots video. Great stuff so far! I especially like how you support your commentary with photos and live demonstrations of the kit and how they're worn. Not a lot of reenactors seem to do this enough. I'm not doing WWI but this is an informative video nonetheless. Keep it up and continue making more videos!

Good stuff, thanks for sharing and preserving history.

I can't believe this video only has 39k views, I thought it would have at least 100k! What! You're so underated

3:08 The battle of Cantigny. Recommend reading "First Over There" it really helps you understand the US during WWI.

@bandit5747

4 жыл бұрын

Didn't realize he said right after lol.

@seanlander9321

3 ай бұрын

Yes, it showed the usual problem with the America force of inexperience and inability to mop up, something Americans still couldn’t get right up until the armistice.

Really cool. Great job😀👍

Great video, very informative.

This channel needs more subscribers

Very well done!!!

Awesome breakdown!

Great vid, underrated channel

Wonderful video.

pretty cool stuff. Good job.

Need to get all this gear to cure my loneliness

Very informative i enjoyed this video

Would you be willing to make a video showing how a soldier would put on his uniform and equipment?

@owenwolfco.8344

3 жыл бұрын

I’m planning on doing that type of video on my channel

just wondering where your top button went? did it fall off or do you not button it because it will pop off?

I am interested in World War 1 weapons,and uniforms.I would like to know how you researched to acquire the information to put this together.

Nice vid bro! 👍

*starts explaining the interesting history about the Americans involvement* “OVER THEEEEERRREEE OVER THEEERRREE”

A+

Reminds me of British muzzleloaders. Good video.

Is the sweat shirt the same one they currently issue? Looks the same. I imagine soldiers didn't get a choice to use the lanyard, it was probably mandatory.

wait is you the guy from the us army ad

@Ayala-99

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think he is haha

@krazypanda3386

3 жыл бұрын

Ah conscription at its finest

Where’d you get your coat and breeches from? always I loved the vid

@DapperDoughboy

4 жыл бұрын

I got the coat from What Price Glory, and the breeches from Man The Line. I'd Recommend What Price glory for 99% of WWI reenacting supplies, thanks for watching!

@Dogpatchexpress

4 жыл бұрын

Dapper Doughboy is your tunic tight in the armpits? Just got mine and it’s noticeable how tight it is

@DapperDoughboy

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dogpatchexpress It was at first. It was almost uncomfortable how tight it was, however, what i do with all my wool gear (seems strange and uncomfortable), I turn the shower on warm, and hop in wearing everything. Get it pretty wet. It won't damage the wool, dont worry. Get out and do a ton of stretches, and just move around in it. Once it's decently dry you can hang it up. It'll stretch it out a bit, make it more comfortable for you to wear, and gets rid of manufacturer creases and excess dyes. Another thing you can do is take the top to a tailor and have the shoulder pads removed. Almost no originals had that feature. That'll open up the arm pits and make it exceptionally more comfortable.

@Dogpatchexpress

4 жыл бұрын

Dapper Doughboy thanks for the tip, I’ll try it out and let!

@Dogpatchexpress

4 жыл бұрын

Dapper Doughboy tried out your “Wet and stretch” technique on my coat and my god it feels so much better. I have yet to get the shoulder pads removed which I do plan on, but even with them still in place the tunic is much more comfortable. I would shake your hand if I could. Thank you.

Are the ww2 bandolers the same as the ww1 version or is there slight difference

How important was rubber to the infantryman's gear besides his gas mask?

We’re the stocking cap and scarf issued? Is there a designation for them?

Where did you get all that stuff

Lindos uniformes

This guy, is really great, very informative, very nice, and handsome (no homo)

Heroes del tiempo

The war the 'Zipper' missed.

Hello! I’ve started buying some own gear of mine, but i have a question- can i put my gas mask into my haversack? I’ve heard that it is possible, but not many soldiers do it due to the awkwardness of it. Thank you!

@s.w.6576

Жыл бұрын

No doughboy in their sane mind would put it in such an inaccessible location when their life depended on being able to put it on quickly. It’s supposed to go in the normal gas mask bag.

Over dare!😁 Jman

Where can I find the uniform

The American -British Muzzle loader-

Interesting, great job. One correction, puttie is pronounced Puh-tea not poot- ie

@apocryphicdeath

Жыл бұрын

As with most pronunciations, it really depends where you're from. Your "correction" is the most widespread use. "I am about to - or I am going to - die: either expression is correct." - Dominique Bouhours

Would privates get sidearms?

@Anakin-Skywalker.

4 жыл бұрын

Noah sometimes yeah, it’s typically the 1911

@ccasada8723

3 жыл бұрын

As mentioned, NCO's, Machine Gun team members, Runners, and others were issued Sidearms- ie. the M1911. However, that is not to say that a PVT may have found one during the course of his time in France.

@804_grandstaff

3 жыл бұрын

No

The mandarin collars and breeches are unappealing, I never understood why the USA went with those.

Who else is watching this because of school

America’s military contribution to WWI was minimal, to the point of being inconsequential. Of far greater impact was American finance because Britain and France would have run out of money by 1917 if it wasn’t for American loans.

Wore another bloke's trousers, made lumps in them and tossed them back in his sack 🤣

90 percent repo

@DapperDoughboy

2 жыл бұрын

No fucking shit, you think I’m going to take original uniforms and boots out to the field? Use your brain, Paul.

With all due respect for your efforts and video. Wars are ugly. My first name is Malcolm. second name is George. they both died in France. Highland Scottish Soldiers. I srill have the death penny for George Fraser. Aye?Rule britania. what a waste of life.👎