This is a black and white photograph showing a group of German soldiers from World War I, lined up in formation. They are wearing military uniforms and steel helmets, which have replaced the older spiked helmets (Pickelhaube) traditionally worn by German troops. The soldiers appear to be standing in a muddy or rough terrain, and they are carrying their gear, likely preparing for patrol or inspection. The caption at the bottom reads: "Types — German — a patrol — steel helmets replace spiked."  This image cap
This is a black and white photograph showing a group of German soldiers from World War I, lined up in formation. They are wearing military uniforms and steel helmets, which have replaced the older spiked helmets (Pickelhaube) traditionally worn by German troops. The soldiers appear to be standing in a muddy or rough terrain, and they are carrying their gear, likely preparing for patrol or inspection. The caption at the bottom reads: "Types — German — a patrol — steel helmets replace spiked."

This image captures a moment from the period when German military equipment was transitioning, specifically highlighting the adoption of steel helmets.

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