What Did A British WW2 Soldier Wear?

This is Private Perkins' WW2 uniform and equipment tour.
Courtesy of Chalke Valley History Festival.
#WW2 #History #military
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[@makeitsonumberone1358]

Guys over the fence "what year is this?" 🤣

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

@JZ's BFF with a tricorn hat lol

[@constancemiller3753]

Kilroy was curious..

[@akaaumoana]

George Washington ?

[@pcdmax]

It was Woody from Toy Story

[@Egg26454]

@JZ's BFF how do you do that picture pls I wanna know

[@scoutgaming9728]

For those wondering, the reason he mentioned ‘trenches’ was that since this is 1940 with another World War between Britain+France against Germany, they thought it’ll be another trench warfare induced war so they dug in during the ‘Phoney War’ for preparation. They haven’t improved tactics, since they pretty much won the First World War with just using trenches, so they stuck with that up until they got Blitzkrieged. Also yes, I’m aware trenches were used much later on during WWII, just making this comment since most non-history people associate the use of trenches with WWI.

[@outdoorscholar6016]

I can only imagine the pants-filling terror that they must have felt seeing infantry, armor, and aircraft being used at the same time

[@scoutgaming9728]

@@outdoorscholar6016 Definitely something the Allies weren’t prepared for at the time.

[@svuntekarlberg]

@@outdoorscholar6016 They knew what'd happened in Poland. I'd say they knew that the Nazis were sitting on something and sort-of what it was, but not what it would be to actually fight it. The allied fighting force should however not be underestimated, the French armored corps was so big it would've been able to compete with the German one and despite what the myths tell you, they weren't bundled up in the Maginot because they thought it'd protect them against Germany, no. It was to redirect an attack against France long enough for them to prepare properly. People sadly forget this fact and for the truly amateur historian, it was a German "blitzkrieg" that brought the Allies to their knees, all thanks to superior German tactics and equipment.

[@chuckbuck5002]

While I’m not a historian, from what I have heard and read, the British and French were not overwhelmed blitzkrieg as many people believe but had underestimated how quickly the Germans could move through the dense forest terrain of the Ardennes.

[@scoutgaming9728]

@@chuckbuck5002 I never said they were overwhelmed but yes that is correct. They underestimated the Germans and the Germans managed to encircle the entire BEF (British Expeditionary Force) and France’s best armies, leading both Allies to abandon their prepared trenches and defenses. This would later led them to either be killed, captured, or led them to flee from Dunkirk beach.

[@pizzademon154]

The guy in the shot at the end 😅

[@MizoChivalry60093]

I just saw as soon as i looked into comment😅

[@ancientatomicimmortality4016]

I didn't know Redcoats were in WW2

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

🤣

[@shadetreemech290]

Yeah, I noticed that. Nice try corner.

[@jayfowler9819]

I jus commented about dat too... lol

[@Skillzzzzzzz]

The guy in the back: oops sorry wrong set

[@MrGhostman248]

I just clocked him 🤣🤣🤣

[@jayarajmaduturi3514]

He is from 1776

[@WiskOfficial]

My man needs to be a call of duty announcer

[@MROMERO2007]

Guy at the end "Oops wrong time period". 😂

[@mombaassa]

How/Why is this the wrong period?

[@Niedzwiedz_f]

​@@mombaassa close to the end of the video If you look behined him at the metal fence you can see someone with a hat that was commonly used during the 17th century looking over it for a second before disapearing

[@mombaassa]

@@Niedzwiedz_f Yes. I see him now. Thanks! 👍

[@Niedzwiedz_f]

@@mombaassa your welcome.

[@DB-yj3qc]

​@@Niedzwiedz_f I was thinking WTF when I seen that too.

[@donniev8181]

This guy would make a great actor!

[@castleanthrax1833]

By playing the role of a WWII soldier in the BEF, he IS an actor.

[@johnpettifuctardsightlessa2707]

I think he is acting sir

[@donniev8181]

@@johnpettifuctardsightlessa2707 yes I know, im talking about in major motion pictures.

[@roymunson1]

​@@donniev8181anyone with half a brain knows that what you mean. These antagonist fools had to be just trolling you.

[@revell1914]

Thanks guys. Appreciate you.

[@rebeccarichards9474]

Wtf was that over the fence?🤣🤣🤣

[@CheaplyAnimatedLenin]

Yankee doodle

[@keithrickson8522]

Napoleon Bonaparte just popping his head in 😂

[@Jeff-fc3tw]

This Guy is Exactly what i picture a British soldier to look,Talk and act like during WW2. Great video friend! ✌️😁

[@jackmeyers7805]

This guy sounds so authentic

[@AC-hj9tv]

Real soldier voice 💯

[@eliyahuohiyon7461]

Corporal Nauyokas

[@stealthsniper.4636]

Dude was fighting in the wrong war 💀

[@mombaassa]

What do you mean?

[@carzy6073]

​@@mombaassa probs means the revolutionary war chap who pops up at the end

[@mombaassa]

@@carzy6073 Oh, I see. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@castleanthrax1833]

Usually, at the start of EVERY war, the side that's on the "defence" IS fighting the wrong war. It often takes a few weeks or months to adjust to the attackers tactics.

[@stealthsniper.4636]

@@castleanthrax1833 I'm talking about the Guy in the Background that poped his head up.

[@joshuadougherty8077]

Dude sounds like he smoked the same amount as back then

[@Joshua-gk3xu]

I'd love to see this guy do some acting or voice acting. His voice sounds badass

[@dogsrlcatsdl4524]

Rock on my BROTHER'S!!! as a combat veteran myself... I say STAY LOW, STAY ALIVE!!!...

[@JOSEPHSTALINML]

Bro that guy over the fence is from the era of napolean lol

[@mcgazzabeast2440]

First short I’ve watched from this channel and I gotta say I love the presenters voice - it sounds really weathered, it really adds something to the video

[@taylorlibby7642]

That Lee-Enfield .303 was a helluva weapon. Repeatedly demonstrated the superiority of disciplined and accurate semi-automatic fire.

[@serge430]

It's not semi-aoutomatic. It's a bolt action.

[@THE_CRIMSON_FUCKXR]

​@Sergio Rodriguez tell that to the Germans who got struck by the mad minute

[@jackarmstrong8790]

@@serge430 I’ve used one. Bolt has some witchcraft going on that makes it so that the handle snaps open. Basically the fastest bolt action you can make

[@ethanedwards422]

​@@serge430by a well trained section, as far as the germans knew, they were being hit by semi automatic. The Enfield was really quick to cock compared to other bolt action rifles.

[@medievalarmorexptert6827]

@@ethanedwards422even a well trained section will be inaccurate and non-synced in a combat situation that it becomes pretty clear theyre bolt actions.

[@TheRedBaron2010]

I was expecting the British soldier to have a SMLE Lee Enfield from WW2. Not the WW1 version.

[@tedhubertcrusio372]

SMLE Mk. I rifles were issued in WW2, alongside No.4's. During the war, you can tell if the soldier is a 'gentleman' (a junior officer) because of his SMLE, or a 'grunt' (issued a newer rifle, or if he's unlucky enough, a Sten). Contrast that to US doctrine (Sergeants and senior officers were usually issued M1 carbines, M1 Thompson submachine guns or a shotgun) and Soviet doctrine (Officers, especially politruks, usually carry enemy weapons alongside their sidearms, out of necessity. The most common enemy weapons used by Soviet officers were the Hungarian 35M rifle, the ZB vz. 24 Mauser rifle, the MP38/MP40 submachine gun, the Arisaka Type 99 short rifle, and the Suomi KP31. PPSh guns were not exclusive for officers and are actually just issued to lots of soldiers who were brave to clear out rooms. Sniper rifles are issued to those who exhibited impeccable shooting skills.)

[@pink_love_cat4928]

Gotta love the guy peaking over the fence

[@thecossackcrusaderofholybr8448]

Was waiting for him to say “and remember, switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading”

[@djoecav]

I like this guy a lot

[@America_theAmerican]

He looks like a battlefield 5 soldier

[@Pablokillerjerez]

Close quarters *Proceeds to fix a bayonet longer than the rifle*

[@user-vr4oq8ho9n]

did y'all see that guy poping upp with a tricorn at the right side when he said air?

[@user-hi9by3us6i]

The guy in the back THE RED COATS ARE HERE

[@dbfi01]

Poor lads... RIP

[@Charlestrav01]

Don't mess with him, he sounds like SAS!

[@88porpoise]

He said 1940, so no worries there, yet

[@IIIVI]

I like the little "haven't needed it yet" with the gas mask bit. Chemical warfare wasn't as prevalent as it was in the 1st world war.

[@louisavondart9178]

..It wasn't used at all unless you count WP. The Germans use mostly horse transport still and couldn't afford getting hammered with gas attacks and lose all their horses.

[@88porpoise]

​@@louisavondart9178Against the British, no. There was some limited usage of chemical weapons against the Soviets by the Germans (most likely local commanders taking initiative rather than a top down command) and somewhat extensive usage against the Chinese by the Japanese. There were also situations like the sinking of the John Harvey where soldiers could be exposed to poison gas. In that case, German bombers blew up a cargo ship transporting mustard gas to Italy. While both sides refrained from using chemical weapons, both kept them ready to respond in kind of the other side used them. It has been said that Hitler refused to allow the usage of chemical weapons because of his experiences in WWII. And probably had had an impact, but I would put my money on it being much more impactful that the Nazis knew that if they used poison gas the enemy would respond in kind and in much greater volumes. Imagine if those thousand bomber raids had some mustard gas, phosgene etc mixed in.

[@jebadiahkerman1195]

I like to imagine that some guy went back in time and started to record soldiers

[@timw6928]

I own one if those Lee Enfield rifles and all I can say is I'd Never want to be hit by that lump of lead it doesn't just piece flesh but absolutely shatters anything it passes through

[@jacqirius]

.303 is a big cartridge, the third largest/powerful infantry cartridge in use in ww2 only smaller than the 30-06 and 8mm Mauser

[@ardian-8]

Bro hadn’t recovered from the Shell Shock of WWI he is already fighting another war

[@danditto6145]

Wow, those gas mask bags really stood out. Completely destroys the camouflage effect of all those earth tones.

[@GoofyHistorynerd]

theres a soldier peaking over the fence

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Aye, at ease Private..carry on

[@BattalionhistorycornerWW2]

Bro sounds like he is in a videogame

[@thecossackcrusaderofholybr8448]

“Remember, switching to your shovel is always faster than reloading.”

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

“Spade, can be used for close quarter work if needed” *Happy Krieg Gasmask noises*

[@robertclarkguitar]

I heard the metal Gear solid effect when the head popped up behind the fence. 😅

[@raiser1769]

this is like if a news team came to interview your character in a world war game

[@THEcruzmitchell]

This guy looks and sounds like a real soldier😂

[@ihaveabunda]

Bruv sounds like Gaz from cod4

[@jnati0n_97]

Did a revolutionary chap just pop his head up????

[@Mrmidknight-yx9pg]

I need this man to say switching to your side arm is fastern then reloading

[@QueensStandUp]

Over in America, my M1 Garand does my talking

[@misssmith7225]

#Puttee not #Puppies. Puttees are pieces of cloth wound around the lower leg. Puppies are pieces of cuteness wound around the heart.

[@julienpellegrino5395]

That voice from the back of a pub in Dublin after 2 a.m 🤣

[@Jay87OK]

Bro was peeping

[@PhilSharrar]

The guy behind the fence: "Aye, What year tis'?"

[@Tegwan11]

Britain probally didn’t think Germany was gonna be back and didn’t bother to advance their uniform

[@elliott7531]

They actually did. This is known at Pattern 1937 uniform. It's much shorter and tighter fitting than their WW1 era uniforms. The British were the first fully mechanised army in the world and this uniform reflects that as it was designed to not get caught on vehicles now that soldiers would constantly be mounting and dismounting. It's ugly but was very practical. Eisenhower loved it and had his personal tailor make him a jacket based on the British uniform. It's the short cut jacket he's wearing in most photos of him.

[@user-vv6bd3qz6r]

Did anyone else notice the guys head pop up from behind the metal fence? 😂😂

[@luigi6019]

His accent reminds me of the peaky Blinders. It’s so cool. Wish I had a thicker british accent.

[@emilyjohnson4993]

Thats a cockney accent (London)

[@michaelmckeel3992]

I heard the Drag Queen Fusilers wear some pretty nifty gear. That garish make-up is very effective for infiltration. Urban LBJPedo camo.

[@kazaragi072]

This guy needs to be casted! I love the character

[@overforker2623]

Not the red coat jumpscare in the background 💀

[@dannycreasy8673]

Nice video, but that rifle sling is attached incorrectly. The farthermost swivel hole (in the steel nose piece) should have an open stacking swivel installed (used for grounding rifles in camp) and the rifle sling should be running through a closed sling swivel in the outer band. This ‘Tommy’s’ sling is improperly threaded, and its usefulness for shoulder carry and firing support would be lessened.

[@Rokaize]

This man’s voice is something truly special

[@Mastersargentkelso]

This is perfect. Perfect look and acting. MUST BE IN A MOVIE! 👏

[@swaggyjeff5346]

Love the voice, I can almost hear him yelling at me in a video game.

[@rimple1158]

"What comes up 👆 must come down 👇"

[@michaelmayo3127]

The English battledress wasn't very practical under battlefield conditions. On the other hand, the American battledress; was well suited for battle field conditions.

[@bryanandrews7391]

Having worn and used both extensively in reenactment and tacticals I disagree. British battledress is way more practical and comfortable in the field and the p37 web gear was light years ahead of the US. It’s the first truly universal modular system whereas the US still had different pouches for different roles within the squad. Not to mention the Americans still wearing ties and dress shirts in combat in 1941😂 by the end of the war with the 43 field jacket you might have an argument. The American helmet is better albeit. But I would choose British battledress over US field dress any day. It’s also warmer

[@michaelmayo3127]

@@bryanandrews7391 "reenactment and tacticals I disagree" So you've never worn a battle dress for more that a few hours.

[@mrblehr4202]

Where do you have the enfield stripper clips ? P37 webbing was designed to wear bren magazines and grenades in the big pouches. You seem to forgot the cloth bandoliers

[@mshotz1]

Don't forget the light shoes for running away to Dunkirk.

[@Gameprojordan]

I prefer the No4 Mk1 Enfield.. that rear aperture sight/stubby ladder sight combo is so nice..

[@MrKaido93]

British Gaiters should have been higher. The M44 Turtle Helmet was superior to the shallow WW1 Broadie helmet.

[@cheeseforeveryone]

Sounds like Phil Mitchell’s grandad 🤣

[@ScootHasAYouTubeHandle]

This is such stunning camera quality for 1944.

[@Freddy_Fazbear_1983_]

Bro shot out to the cameraman, this guy actually timed travelled to World War

[@colmcc-ij3nn]

I had the same rifle .The Ishapore issue .I cooked it with rapid fire on the range and it NEVER EVER failed .Nor did I ever have a misfire ..

[@danielsteward8949]

The accent went so well with this vid

[@TravelatorH8r]

Kilroy with the tricorn in the background

[@BelgianDneprGuy2003]

Lol the guy at the fence went 'is Napoleon defea- ehh doesn't look like it, better get back to my own time, whatever this time is'

[@doobydoo88]

watch out for the 1700s soldier behind you, you nearly took a musket ball to the back there soldier 😮😂

[@joshuahenderson]

The SMLE No1 MkIII is the most beautiful mil surplus, IMHO

[@janemilafable1933]

Is he from the pirates of Caribbean? He looks like the dude with the eyeball thingy, one of Barbossa henchmen.

[@gfingers9117]

Also gotta add the gas caps which he is wearing, used throughout the war but mainly seen in ready position\quick deployment early war, later war discarded or used as rain capes

[@bigbadbamboo1]

That .303 is deadly

[@williamrichardson5388]

Gordon Ramsay 1940

[@littilittiti1272]

Most importantant equipment : a skew sunhat helmet

[@laurentdevaux5617]

Nice ! But as far as the spade is concerned, very few were issued and most soldiers didn't like it. Hard to find, and I even don't talk about the cover, nearly impossible to find now. Or at skyrocketing prices when one pops up on the market...

[@faucitv4684]

Oh damn captain price in real life guys

[@keithdurose7057]

When the US adopted the British Brodie steel helmet on WW1. They did balistic tests. They decided that it should stop a •45 round at close range. It didn"t, so they improved the steel alloy by adding manganese. This made the US manufactured Brodies superior to the British origonals.

[@WarPig_Official]

Those helmets were designed to protect against shrapnel more than anything else

[@elliotchinneryhinks8554]

What a guy, loved the passion and knowledge ❤

[@user-ym1ce6ik3i]

did he have his tea yet?😂

[@EngPheniks]

😂😂😂😂

[@AssOnAPlate187]

If a situation got SO BAD in WW2 to where you had to use your shovel as a weapon, you may want to consider retreating ASAP or surrendering!

[@rajendrannairk.v.5866]

Someone behind the iron sheet on the right side is popping up...

[@halitbalcoglu3696]

Right sight,mustache man in the trench,look and thinking; this man what are you doing 😂

[@billyoconnell6669]

Napoleon just popped his head over for a look 😂

[@eskimo05w]

The audio is uneven.

[@kieferonline]

Ha! Did you see that Continental in the background poke his head up over the fence at the end? Wrong century, my man!

[@mikewd1983]

Dang red coat. Photo bombing!!

[@michaelmckeel3992]

What's the modern British soldier wear today? Yamika?

[@user-vq8dt7dw9o]

My uncle was in WW2 . He said the Brits were damn good soldiers .

[@n8ivspat3n56]

My late moushum (grandpa) has one, it’s still in the family to this day. My uncle currently has it once he passes away it’s going to my dad, anyways it’s a cool rifle I can’t remember when it was given to him though. I think it was when he became a Canadian ranger sometime after ww2

[@louikanellos5882]

who else saw that enemy in the back round

[@nathanbutcher1]

There was a timetraveller at the end lol

[@christiankedenburg5489]

the man behind the wall

[@Hirsute_Heathen]

Check out those first WW puppies!

[@eliyahuohiyon7461]

He sounds just like Corporal Nauyokas