Marines in the Atlantic, Europe and Africa

I would assume that cold weather gear used in Alaska would have been used. But there were more types in development later on.

 

Ok. I found some info for some of the uniforms worn in Iceland,

[SIZE=+1]Clothing for Iceland[/SIZE]​

[SIZE=-1]Marines in sheepskin coats and wearing garrison caps or fur hats pose before the decorated Nissen hut before Iceland's winter set in. Appropriate weather proofing kept the interior of the huts relatively warm despite the cold.[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]National Archives Photo 127-N-185074[/SIZE] The Marines were issued items of special winter clothing: some good 20-year-old stock of mustard-colored wool shirts which were used in "banana war" campaigns; woolen underwear; heavy wool socks; rubber galoshes; some short sheepskin-lined canvas coats from Sears Roebuck and Co.; and "foul-weather gear," black rubber or canvas coats and pants from civilian sources. Some officers and men obtained fine olive-drab parkas with alpaca linings from the Army.
[SIZE=-1]A Marine in service greens with polar bear patch, fur hat, galoshes, and heavy wool socks poses in the Icelandic cold.[/SIZE] For working parties and training, the felt field hat and the one-piece blue denim or olive herringbone utility uniform were frequently worn. Sweatshirts gave an added layer of warmth, but the field-combat clothing issued Marines for service in Iceland was far from satisfactory. The result was that Marines in the field or on the continuous working parties did not look military. The Marine Corps had no winter field service combat uniform other than its winter service greens, including the overcoat in the same heavy wool worn since World War I, but tailored for appearance rather than field service. marine officers in Iceland fared a bit better as they had access to British officers' stores where they could buy fine quality trench coats, officers' boots, wool shirts, wool socks, and other items.
[SIZE=-1]6th Marines commander Col Leo D. Hermle is dressed for cold weather in his fur hat and lined winter parks. The weather was cold, but it hadn't snowed yet. Col Hermle retired as a lieutenant general at the end of World War II.[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]National Archives Photo 127-N-185069[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Typical of uniforms worn by officers in Iceland is that of LtCol Oliver P. Smith, commander of 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, at right. His uniform, breeches with leather leggings, was that of a pre-World War II field grade officer.[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]Col Clifton M. Craig Collection[/SIZE] The one distinctive item of Marine Corps uniform issue which was also the most popular was the fur cap with the emblem on the front. The cap had a green crown and thick brown "fur" trim and ear flaps. It had a North China-duty Marine ancestry.

[SIZE=-1]A Marine rifle squad, all armed with the Springfield rifle, model 1903, maneuver in the half-light of the Icelandic winter. Note that not all Brigade Marines had winter clothing other than their forest greens. The snow made movement difficult.[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]Department of Defense Photo (USMC) 524213[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]The crew of a 37mm antitank gun maneuver it into position for relaying while conducting gun drill in the snow of the Icelandic winter. They are wearing the sheepskin coats purchased in Charleston while en route to Iceland, and the fur cap worn by Marines in North China. Note that the pipe-smoking NCO in charge of the crew wears a salty field hat.[/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]Marine Corps Historical Collection[/SIZE]

Outpost in the North Atlantic: Marines in the Defense of Iceland

 

"The Marines were issued items of special winter clothing: some good 20-year-old stock of mustard-colored wool shirts which were used in "banana war" campaigns; woolen underwear; heavy wool socks; rubber galoshes; some short sheepskin-lined canvas coats from Sears Roebuck and Co.; and "foul-weather gear," black rubber or canvas coats and pants from civilian sources. Some officers and men obtained fine olive-drab parkas with alpaca linings from the Army."

Looks like there wasn't alot of forethought put into what the troops needed I guess. A little bit of everthing or what they could find.

 

TROOPS EXAMINE GERMAN PARACHUTE KIT found at site of abandoned German radio base in Greenland.

 

Not sure about this one. The caption says,
"Marines Landing on Normandy Coast A group of marines reach the shore during D-Day on the Normandy coast.

Anyone confirm this?

 

Anyone?

 

[SIZE=-1]A Marine in service greens with polar bear patch, fur hat, galoshes, and heavy wool socks poses in the Icelandic cold.[/SIZE]

 

Marines load their gear on board a transport which has just unloaded U.S. Army units which are relieving the 1st Marine Brigade. On the way home, the ships would be wallowing in the North Atlantic heavy seas and coated with ice. [SIZE=-1]Marine Corps Historical Collection[/SIZE]

 

These Marines in fur-collared cold-weather gear stand on the chilly "Main Street" of their wooden-fronted and coke-and-coal-stove-heated Nissen hut encampment in Iceland.
[SIZE=-1]Department of Defense Photo (USMC) 185054
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Dear all,

I saw this old post and wanted to contribute a little to it. For you interest, out of my collection, the original uniform from General John C. Marston and some USMC photos in Iceland: