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John Pancoast

08-13-06 12:39 PM

Real life U-boat crew clothes question....

Something I've always wondered........why in the hell would one want to wear a leather coat when on any ship, let alone a sub ?

Cold, clammy leather.....yeah, that's what I'd want in the North Atlantic :)

Anyway, anyone have any info. on why this was used, instead of say, oilskin ?

Marriott

08-13-06 03:44 PM

Leather is stylish of course! and because with fur on the inside its very very warm and leather lasts a long time.

John Pancoast

08-13-06 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marriott

Leather is stylish of course! and because with fur on the inside its very very warm and leather lasts a long time.

Did they have a lining though ?

Jmack

08-13-06 07:53 PM

recomended reading OSPREY MILITARY ELITE SERIES U-BOAT CREWS 1914-1945

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/185...670330?ie=UTF8

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