USMC Impression
In the battle for Luzon, the USMC (I & XIV Corps) worked along side the US Army in the epic battle against the Japanese during their quest to Manila. So does the Marines have what it takes to beat the Japanese, and can they bring home the glorious title of the Saviors of Luzon before the US Army? We will find out, Onwards to victory!
List
Combat Utilities, P1941. The standard WWII Marine combat uniform, approved as
a general issue replacement for the blue denim and khaki field uniforms in
November 1941, and issued in mid - 1942. It was two piece and made of sage-green
herringbone twill (HBT) cotton. The jacket had three pockets, one upper and two
lower, without flaps or closures. On the upper pocket was stenciled in black,
the USMC insignia: an Eagle, Globe and Anchor, with the legend 'USMC' above it.
The jacket was loose fitting and closed by four blackened steel buttons with
'U.S. MARINE CORPS' in relief. The trousers had two front slash pockets, two
rear patch pockets and a watch pocket, with buttons the same design as those on
the jacket. An issue cap was made of the same material, often being worn
reversed underneath the M1 helmet.
Combat Utilities, Camouflage, P1942. The camouflage uniform was made very
similiar to the sage green HBT, except the material was printed with a
reversible green to brown camouflage pattern. The first issue of the camouflaged
HBT uniform, in mid-1943, was to Marine Corps Raider units and scout snipers. By
late 1943, the camouflage was being worn by some infantry units.
Undershirts and Drawers. Part of the standard uniform issue was white
undershirts and drawers. It was a common practice, although not regulation, to
dye the underclothes a forest green or brown color, for camouflage purposes.
Combat Boot, 'Boondocker'. The standard WWII Marine combat boot was made of
rough-side-out leather and black composition rubber soles, and called the
'boondocker'. The standard issue was two pair. These ankle-high boots were
generally worn with khaki canvas leggings.
M1941 Field Jacket. The standard issue field jacket to all the services
throughout WWII until replaced by the model 1943 field jacket.
M1 Helmet. The standard issue helmet, from mid-1942 onwards, was the M-1941
(better known as the M-1). The manganese steel shell was worn over a hard
plastic liner of identical shape. The camouflage helmet cover, first worn at
Tarawa in late 1943, was made of HBT material and had a reversible green to
brown pattern designed for use in tropical environments.
Poncho, Camouflage. The camouflage poncho was first issued in 1943. It was
made of double weight material with a green camouflage on one side, and brown on
the other. The poncho could also be used as a makeshift shelter.
Tent, Shelter Half. Each Marine was issued one shelter half, one pole, five
pegs and one guy line. Up until late 1943, only khaki shelter halfs were issued.
After late 1943, camouflage shelter halfs began being issued, but only to new
troops or as replacements to damaged halfs.
Web Gear. The standard issue web gear for the Marines in WWII after mid-1942
consisted of the M1928 cartridge belt, model 1941 Marine Corps belt suspenders
(designed to support the weight of the cartridge belt and the pack), canteen and
cup with cover (often worn in pairs, one on each hip), first aid packet and
pouch, mess gear (consisting of a meat can with cover and knife, fork and
spoon), a pack (model 1941) consisting of a haversack and knapsack, a blanket,
an entrenching tool - shovel (M1912 T-handle or M1943 folding shovel - issued
after late 1943) or pick mattock. Although issued, the service gasmask was
rarely carried.
a general issue replacement for the blue denim and khaki field uniforms in
November 1941, and issued in mid - 1942. It was two piece and made of sage-green
herringbone twill (HBT) cotton. The jacket had three pockets, one upper and two
lower, without flaps or closures. On the upper pocket was stenciled in black,
the USMC insignia: an Eagle, Globe and Anchor, with the legend 'USMC' above it.
The jacket was loose fitting and closed by four blackened steel buttons with
'U.S. MARINE CORPS' in relief. The trousers had two front slash pockets, two
rear patch pockets and a watch pocket, with buttons the same design as those on
the jacket. An issue cap was made of the same material, often being worn
reversed underneath the M1 helmet.
Combat Utilities, Camouflage, P1942. The camouflage uniform was made very
similiar to the sage green HBT, except the material was printed with a
reversible green to brown camouflage pattern. The first issue of the camouflaged
HBT uniform, in mid-1943, was to Marine Corps Raider units and scout snipers. By
late 1943, the camouflage was being worn by some infantry units.
Undershirts and Drawers. Part of the standard uniform issue was white
undershirts and drawers. It was a common practice, although not regulation, to
dye the underclothes a forest green or brown color, for camouflage purposes.
Combat Boot, 'Boondocker'. The standard WWII Marine combat boot was made of
rough-side-out leather and black composition rubber soles, and called the
'boondocker'. The standard issue was two pair. These ankle-high boots were
generally worn with khaki canvas leggings.
M1941 Field Jacket. The standard issue field jacket to all the services
throughout WWII until replaced by the model 1943 field jacket.
M1 Helmet. The standard issue helmet, from mid-1942 onwards, was the M-1941
(better known as the M-1). The manganese steel shell was worn over a hard
plastic liner of identical shape. The camouflage helmet cover, first worn at
Tarawa in late 1943, was made of HBT material and had a reversible green to
brown pattern designed for use in tropical environments.
Poncho, Camouflage. The camouflage poncho was first issued in 1943. It was
made of double weight material with a green camouflage on one side, and brown on
the other. The poncho could also be used as a makeshift shelter.
Tent, Shelter Half. Each Marine was issued one shelter half, one pole, five
pegs and one guy line. Up until late 1943, only khaki shelter halfs were issued.
After late 1943, camouflage shelter halfs began being issued, but only to new
troops or as replacements to damaged halfs.
Web Gear. The standard issue web gear for the Marines in WWII after mid-1942
consisted of the M1928 cartridge belt, model 1941 Marine Corps belt suspenders
(designed to support the weight of the cartridge belt and the pack), canteen and
cup with cover (often worn in pairs, one on each hip), first aid packet and
pouch, mess gear (consisting of a meat can with cover and knife, fork and
spoon), a pack (model 1941) consisting of a haversack and knapsack, a blanket,
an entrenching tool - shovel (M1912 T-handle or M1943 folding shovel - issued
after late 1943) or pick mattock. Although issued, the service gasmask was
rarely carried.
Weapons
M1 and M1A1 Carbine (.30 Carbine)
M1 Garand (.30-'06)
Springfield M1903 (.30-'06)
Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) M1918A2
Substitute Standard:
M1917 Enfield Rifle (.30-'06)
M1941 Johnson (.30-'06) USMC
M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun (LMG) (.30-'06)
M3/A1 'Grease Gun' (.45 ACP / 9 mm Parabellum)
Thompson submachine gun (.45 ACP)
M50/55 Reising (.45 ACP)
both Rocket Launcher M1/M1A1/M9 (Bazooka)
M2-2 Flamethrower
M18 recoilless rifle
Mk.2 Fragmentation Hand Grenade (Resin)
S&W model 10 or Victory model in 38 or 45acp
M97 shotgun or m12 shotgun (limted to 4 total one spot has been taken)
M1 Garand (.30-'06)
Springfield M1903 (.30-'06)
Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) M1918A2
Substitute Standard:
M1917 Enfield Rifle (.30-'06)
M1941 Johnson (.30-'06) USMC
M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun (LMG) (.30-'06)
M3/A1 'Grease Gun' (.45 ACP / 9 mm Parabellum)
Thompson submachine gun (.45 ACP)
M50/55 Reising (.45 ACP)
both Rocket Launcher M1/M1A1/M9 (Bazooka)
M2-2 Flamethrower
M18 recoilless rifle
Mk.2 Fragmentation Hand Grenade (Resin)
S&W model 10 or Victory model in 38 or 45acp
M97 shotgun or m12 shotgun (limted to 4 total one spot has been taken)