GLIDER INFANTRY
Beside paratroopers, the glider infantry also took
part in fights in Normandy. These were infantry
soldiers delivered to the battle field with gliders.
When they left the board of transport gliders,
they become usual Joes. Their equipment was
more similar to the infantry regiments than to the
paratroopers.
Above pictured is M1 helmet of soldier from 327
Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division with
characteristic club painted on the side. It is infantry
M1 helmet with steel shell and standard lining.
M-41 Field Jacket, standard issue field jacket for US infantry soldiers. Cotton outershell
and wool flannel lining. It was also used by glider infantry units.
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