U.S. History

7 Fascinating Features of U.S. Military Uniforms

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Military uniforms serve a multifaceted purpose for the people who wear them: They forge a feeling of cohesion and present a unified front in battle, while also leaving room for individual identification of rank and accomplishments by way of specific clothing, insignias, and medals. While few would dispute the importance of uniforms being, well, uniform, military dress rarely remains constant for long. Changing technology, strategy, and fashion all dictate the regular reevaluation and updating of attire. Here's a snapshot of how such changes have manifested across the U.S. military during the major conflicts that pushed ...Read More

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