"The Chinese Sun Helmet" Topic

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Tango01	06 Jun 2014 3:42 p.m. PST
"Many armies marched into China while wearing sun helmets. This included the European powers that fought in the Boxer Rebellion, the American soldiers that protected U.S. interests in the early 20th century, and notably the Japanese that invaded in 1937. However, the sun helmet was also used by Nationalist forces during the prolonged war with Japan. Philip Jowett noted in his book The Chinese Army: 1937-49 – World War II and Civil War (Osprey Publishing, 2005, page 24): "Some Nationalist soldiers wore a distinctive cork pith helmet of the polo style." Full article here link Hope you enjoy!. Amicalement Armand
20thmaine	06 Jun 2014 4:07 p.m. PST
Now I've seen it all : "www.militarysunhelmets.com" I mean, fair enough, and indeed, why not ? But at the same time… a web resource for military sun helmets…run by a team of seven aficionados? And I thought wargaming was odd
ochoin	06 Jun 2014 6:43 p.m. PST
@ 20th Maine. Isn't this the beauty of the internet: a niche for everyone? I'm about to launch my website for lovers of Glengarrys: 'A Hielan Hat for H'everyone'.
(Stolen Name)	06 Jun 2014 7:55 p.m. PST
Love the Mausers with stocks
20thmaine	07 Jun 2014 4:11 a.m. PST
Isn't this the beauty of the internet: a niche for everyone? I quite agree – the "I mean, fair enough, and indeed, why not ?" was meant affectionately not as a criticism! It would be an odd wargamer who couldn't recognise a fellow traveller down the path of mild obsession. But what I'm really wondering is – whatever happened to my great-uncle's Glengarry? I know it was given to my brother (along with the Sporran) but I don't know what he did with it…..
ochoin	07 Jun 2014 1:48 p.m. PST
"whatever happened to my great-uncle's Glengarry? I know it was given to my brother (along with the Sporran) but I don't know what he did with it….." Best not to ask.