What was the ww1 uniform?

Troops were issued with the 1902 Pattern Service Dress tunic and trousers, as well as kit such as webbing to help them carry their essentials easily. The jacket and trousers were made of thick wool, effective in the cold winter but stifling in the summer – not to mention itchy!
 

What would ww1 soldiers wear?

(2) Uniform: A Doughboy’s uniform consisted of socks, long underwear, a pullover shirt, breeches or trousers, and a tunic with high collar at the neck. This uniform could be made of cotton, as pictured here, or wool, as seen in the two soldiers to the right.

How did uniforms change in ww1?

These uniforms had originally been designed and issued in 1902 to replace the traditional red uniform and remained unchanged by 1914. The change to khaki was in response to new technologies such as aerial reconnaissance and guns that didn’t smoke as much, which made soldiers’ visibility a problem on the battlefield.

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