MG42 Gunner in Ardennes battle

[matthias_AC]

Not possible or likely - proven.

I asked if camo parkas were worn in the Ardennes a few years ago - nobody could give me a reliable answer or show footage. What´s the proof you are talking about? Can you show pictures?

Best!


Matthias

[JanC]

I asked if camo parkas were worn in the Ardennes a few years ago - nobody could give me a reliable answer or show footage. What´s the proof you are talking about? Can you show pictures?

Best!


Matthias

Out of some of my Ardennes books

[Nightwish]

Hi all, one of my most beautiful mannequins, I took advantage of the weather to do it five years ago.
The MG42 is neutralized (french law...) but hope you will enjoy it.

Dieter60

Very fine display! Nice parka with still strong colours!


What kind of y-straps he is wearing? Seems to be green?

Best

Nightwish

[Dieter60]

Thanks all and for Nightwish, he is wearing a tropical y-straps.

Dieter60

[Nightwish]

A Little late…

Thanks for that Information!

Best regards

Frank

[Gran Sasso]

I asked if camo parkas were worn in the Ardennes a few years ago - nobody could give me a reliable answer or show footage. What´s the proof you are talking about? Can you show pictures?

Best!


Matthias

They were worn by Heer members, but not by the Waffen-SS.
Here is a foto out of the great book "Battle of the bulge - then and now":
(Must be a still as i remember seeing that footage on TV, and an interview with the young soldier on the right, about his experiences in the ardennes)

[Dansson]

I very tasteful display

Just a personal view on the gloves; must have been quite useless gloves as those would have been soaking wet in winter as well