Mid 1918, the American Quartermasters began to think that their supply depots should actually be stocked with uniform items that were capable of providing some degree of warmth and comfort in the French winters, and so they dreamed-up the uniform elements described herein. For those who have some knowledge of American WW I uniforms it will be easy to recognize upon reading this article that most of these items were never made (except for the long pants), more than likely because the war ended some six months later.
Stars and Stripes article about Doughboy uniforms 1918Water-Proof Footwear Dreamed About by Doughboys 1918dreamy WW1 uniforms planned by US Quartermaster for 1919 the would-be fifth year of WW1
Stars and Stripes article about Doughboy uniforms 1918Water-Proof Footwear Dreamed About by Doughboys 1918dreamy WW1 uniforms planned by US Quartermaster for 1919 the would-be fifth year of WW1