Why did the Afrika Korps not wear regular uniforms with collars and collar tabs, instead of wearing dress jackets/coats? Why did they seem like they were always in their dress uniforms? -
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File:ONI JAN 1 Uniforms and Insignia Page 010 German Army WW2 Tropical uniforms. Officers and men. Mediterranean region, Afrika Korps. Pith helmet, linen boots, steel helmet, visored field cap, shorts, etc. June
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File:ONI JAN 1 Uniforms and Insignia Page 011 German Army WW2 Tropical uniforms. Officers and men. Mediterranen Afrika Korps. Overcoat, field pack rucksack, pants, rain cape, muffler, linen boots, leggins. June 1943
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