What was the correct uniform worn by the British Army at El Alamein in 1942?
There was no CORRECT one, there were a lot of uniforms worn in those days but if you want you can log onto “www.google.co.uk” and go into images Type in what you want to see and it will come with lots. The best hope would be to look for a ” KD ” My grandfather was there and he is next to me now, This is correct Hope this helps D.
“Correct Uniform” or that actually worn by the 8th’s Squaddies? Correct Uniform (for a Rifleman) would have been Steel Helmet, Mk.II ID Tags/Paybook Boots, Ammo Anklets Hosetops Shorts, K.D.(Bombay Bloomers) Shirt, K.D. P-1937 Webbing to include Small Pack Anti Gas Respirator with case Rifle, SMLE No.1, Mk.III* 50 rds. .303 MkVII ammuniton in Bandoleer 60 rds. .303 MkVII ammunition in 2 x 30rd Bren Magazines 2 Mills Grenades, Mk.36 Jackknife on lanyard Bayonet in reality, a variety of clothing would have been worn depending on sources of supply German Khaki shirts were popular if found, as were Australian Slouch Hats. Woolen Battledress for cold desert nights along with greatcoats, dufflecoats, sweaters, etc.
