Russia 1941 -1943
The basic uniform remained the same as for the French campaign, and indeed many troops held onto their now-unofficial collar tabs. Camouflage caps were introduced in 1942. For the winter of 1942-3, various types of padded parkas replaced the ubiquitous greatcoat. Padded winter boots were also seen, as by now the lessons of winter 1941-2 had been learnt. 1942 saw the introduction of the simplified M42 tunic. The jackboots were now made with slightly shorter shafts.
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