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German M40 shorts in Europe?
martyncrowther
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 12:48 AM UTC
Hi Guys,

DOes anyone know if the Germans wore the M40 shorts in Europe during the Summer time? Like Normandy?

Thanks

M
MEBM
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 07:47 AM UTC
Well, to my knowledge, no they did not. However, I'm sure someone somewhere can find a photo of one German soldier wearing them...that's the great thing about the internet!
RonV
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 08:59 AM UTC
Hi Martin,
I would have to say that it would have been highly unlikely other than in a purely recreational situation. Southern France and Italy may have been a different situation but I would have to see photographic evidence to proceed in that direction.

FWIW,
Ron V
martyncrowther
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Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:38 PM UTC
Thanks guys!
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