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Puttees were long strips of cloth (typically some kind of durable fabric) worn by the soldiers of some nations from roughly 1900-1950. Notable users included the American Expeditionary Force and the British Army during World War II and the Chinese Nationalists
Puttees helped to keep mud, dirt, and water from entering the shoes of soldiers. They were eventually replaced in favor of gaiters, military leggings, and combat boots
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Why did world war one soldiers wear puttees?
Puttees were worn to protect the legs from superficial damage from brambles, spent ammunition and hidden obstacles. They were worn so as to keep the trouser bottoms contained so as not to cause tripping. They also kept sand and pebbles out of the boots. They replaced gaiters which were leather versions of the same item. Unfortunately, leather gaiters were stiff and restricted mobility. Puttees on the other hand were cheaper and provided the kind of protection that foot soldiers required. To this day, modern soldiers wear a type of puttee modeled after the short puttees of the 2nd world war. They are worn with KD shorts and worn for looks to transition the boot to the knee sock.
Why did World War 2 soldiers wear anklets?
They never did wear anklets They wore puttees to keep dirt out of their boots
What are the blue puttees?
The name Blue Puttees refers the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, who gallantly fought during WWI on behalf of Britain Newfoundland at this time was not a province of Canada, but still a colony of Britain. The name "blue puttees" comes from the blue cotton wraps the soldiers wore around their ankles. During the Battle of Somme at a place called Beaumont-Hamel, 801--men from the Newfoundland Regiment (Blue Puttees) went over-the-top.....Only 68 men survived....Sadly, a generation of Newfoundland's young men made the ultimate sacrifice....The Newfoundland Regiment was rebuilt and went on to fight at Monchy and Cambrai and would be granted the title of Royal in recognition of its conduct in the defense of Masnieres. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment served with honour and distinction. It was and is a credit to the people of Newfoundland and Canada
What items of clothings did soldiers wear during world war 1?
The British soldier went to war in August 1914, wearing the 1902 Pattern Service Dress tunic and trousers. This was a thick woolen tunic, dyed khaki. There were two breast pockets for personal items and the soldiers AB64 Pay Book, two smaller pockets for other items, and an internal pocket sewn under the right flap of the lower tunic where the First Field Dressing was kept. Rifle patches were sewn above the breast pockets, to prevent wear from the webbing equipment and rifle. Shoulder straps were sewn on and fastened with brass buttons, with enough space for a brass regimental shoulder title. Rank insignia was sewn onto the upper tunic sleeves, while trade badges and Long Service and Good Conduct stripes were placed on the lower sleeves. A stiffened peak cap was worn, made of the same material, with a leather strap, brass fitting and secured with two small brass buttons. Puttees were worn round the ankles, and ammunition boots with hobnail soles on the feet. Normally brown, they were made of reversed hide and had steel toe-caps, and a steel plate on the heel.
What did soldiers do when they were not fighting in World War 1?
During war time most people would have been farming, mining, producing ammunition or in transportation. Before the war many more people were "in service", working as butlers, maids, cooks, etc. The war destroyed the "upstairs downstairs" lifestyle of the wealthy classes.
