Sturmtruppen Equipment: General Uniforms
The second major difference in Sturmtruppen equipment was their general uniform. Rohr realized that the metal armor commonly used by soldiers was heavy and hindering the ability of soldiers to cross "no man’s land" and only had soldiers use the Stahlhelm or "coal scuttle" helmet.
While the unit did carry some steel breastplates and shields, they were only used in specific situations (Gudmundsson 49). Standard uniforms were also partially modified with leather patches on the knees and elbows in response to the amount of crawling that was required
(Gudmundsson 51).
Differing from the rest of the German army, Sturmtruppen modified their equipment to better suit their needs and become a more effect unit.
Sturmtruppen hit hard and fast with numerous
While the unit did carry some steel breastplates and shields, they were only used in specific situations (Gudmundsson 49). Standard uniforms were also partially modified with leather patches on the knees and elbows in response to the amount of crawling that was required
(Gudmundsson 51).
Differing from the rest of the German army, Sturmtruppen modified their equipment to better suit their needs and become a more effect unit.
Sturmtruppen hit hard and fast with numerous