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David O'Brien

Jan 12, 2018 - 5:24PM

82.47.67.55

Re: WWII Turks?

The Turks fought in the Korean War. If you look at early photos they were wearing blouson jackets like the British or Italians and anklets/boots. The headgear for ORs was the above mentioned fore and aft cap. The uniforms always had a prominent star and crescent on one of the sleeves normally right. Mix and matched with US uniforms eg overcoats and M1 helmets and they have a bit of French 1944/45 NW Europe look to them in a short space of time. More "raids" on the US QMSs for dms type boots, peaked hats,fur hats, parkas and the change is quite complete. Lots of variations and Life magazine archives is a good first port of call.Even some with Marilyn Monroe.

not as it seems--Not small Turkish troops but large N Korean troops some Mongolians are over 6'tall

Alex

Jan 12, 2018 - 5:01PM

86.243.102.44

Re: WWI Turks?

Mike Bunkermeister Creek

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/review.aspx?id=2554

Good old Dave, at PSR has just reviewed the Streletes Set M122,Turkish Infantry in Tropical Uniform. Looks like a pretty good score!

My question is, how long would Turkey field troops that look like the ones in this box?

Could they be used for as long as World War Two? Pictures showing troops of this type in the early 1940's would be great.

I recognize that's a long time but I also know as a large and varied nation, Turkey might have some units that retained an older uniform and equipment for a long time.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

So the Turks in tropical uniform could actually pass for troops from the Arab Legion, a more or less British supported troop formed in the Middle East after WW1 ended. They saw action in Transjordan mostly, but these were really only skirmishes.

Their uniform changed in time, becoming more and more British, and they looked like British soldiers with a kufiyah as headdress just before WW2.

Not sure this helps, but there you go....

Cheers
Alex