The Stahlhelm. Perhaps the most iconic symbol of German military power, ever present in images of the war. Hitler believes it strikes fear in his enemies and makes his own troops fearless. But where does it come from and why is it so enduring?

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Source literature list: Tubbs and Clawson, Stahlhelm: Evolution of the German Steel Helmet, Kent State University Press, 2000.
Miller, Fighting Men of World War II: Axis Forces, Stackpole Books, 2008

Archive footage: Screenocean/Reuters - https://www.screenocean.com

Image sources:
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