During World War II, the increase in the mobility of infantry due to a departure from positional tactics of combat influenced the characteristics of combat helmets. The American M1 helmet and the German Stahlhelm can rightly be called the best helmets of the Second World War.During World War II, the increase in the mobility of infantry due to a departure from positional tactics of combat influenced the characteristics of combat helmets

Are WW2 helmets bulletproof?

The iconic M1 helmet, fielded during World War II, got rid of the brim and extended further down the sides of a soldiers head, offering increased protection. The M1 offered slightly better protection against flying pieces of steel shrapnel but was still not bulletproof.

How many lives did the Brodie helmet save?

Studies show that this helmet saved over 70,000 lives in World War II, but had Deans Model 5, or better yet Model 2, been adopted, it would have saved perhaps another 5,000 American soldiers. Get this: We let 5,000 of our young men die after 1941 because we did not want them to look like Germans.

Why did World War 2 helmets have nets?

The United States Army often utilized nets to reduce the helmets shine when wet and to allow burlap scrim or vegetation to be added for camouflage purposes. The Army did not adopt an official issue net until the Net, Helmet, with Band that included an elastic neoprene band to keep it in place.