What were PUTTEES like in the German Army during WW1?

Описание: Discover the fascinating history of Puttees in the German Army during World War I. This video explores the role and significance of Puttees, also known as leg wraps, in the German military uniform during the Great War. Learn about the design, functionality, and cultural context of Puttees. Get a glimpse into the daily life of German soldiers and the importance of Puttees in their attire. Whether you're a history buff, a military enthusiast, or simply curious about the past, this video is for you. Join us as we delve into the world of World War I military fashion and explore the story behind the Puttees.

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Timestamps:

0:00 First Words
0:28 Puttees or Boots?
4:40 Catalogues and Reproductions
8:33 Comparison
14:33 Conclusion




The books and sources I used for this video:

Kraus, Jürgen: Die feldgraue Uniformierung des deutschen Heeres 1907-1918, Wien o.j.
Osburg, Wolf-Rüdiger: Hineingeworfen. Der Erste Weltkrieg in den Erinnerungen seiner Teilnehmer, Berlin 2009.
Freiherr v.d. Osten-Sacken u. v. Rhein, Oberstleutnant a. D.: Deutschlands Armee in feldgrauer Kriegs- und Friedens-Uniform, Berlin 1916 (Reprint Melchior Verlag)
Koppensteiner, Erhard: Der Zauber der Montur. Katalog des k.u.k. Armee-Ausstatters Max Schall in Wien 1914/15, Wien 2014 (kommentierte Neuauflage)
Stuckenbrok Einbeck, August: Illustrierter Hauptkatalog 1912, Hildesheim/Zürich/New York 2014 (10 Nachdruckauflage/Reprint).
Stuckenbrok Einbeck, August: Illustrierter Hauptkatalog 1915, Hildesheim/Zürich/New York 1998 (Nachdruckauflage/Reprint).
Robinson, Janet/Robinson, Joe: Neumann & Müller. Imperial German Military Catalogues. A resource for collectors and historians, Bloomington 2006 (Reprint).

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