WW1 German Helmets: Detailed Analysis of the M16, M17, and M18 Models

WW1 German Helmets: Detailed Analysis of the M16, M17, and M18 Models

Posted by David Hiorth on 2024 Apr 9th

At the onset of World War I, German troops were equipped with the Pickelhaube, a spiked helmet that soon proved inadequate for the demands of modern warfare. The quest for enhanced ballistic head protection led to the development and fielding of the Stahlhelm (steel helmet), marking a pivotal evolut …