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Why did soldiers often wear uniforms that were a brown or khaki colors?
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∙ 14y ago
Because they are hard to see colours in most places and a lot of fighting took place in open grasslands or bush land where they made a good camouflage colour.
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Where did the word khaki originate from?
From the Urdu language and means a dull yellowish brown colour, as in military uniforms army
Soldiers wear this yellowish brown fabric named by the Persians and Hindus so they cant be easily seen?
Khaki, and yes, you are right. Does anyone know what 面白い?? Please comment below.
What country does the word khaki come from?
The word khaki is derived from a Persian word meaning soil. It is a light brownish-green color often used in uniforms and camouflage.
What colour was the US uniform during World War 2?
The color of uniforms during World War 2 depended upon the military branch and the types of uniforms used in battle, for dress and the season. For instance: The Naval uniforms had white winter uniforms and black for winter. Their working clothes were dungarees (denim colored) and the officers wore khaki clothing. The Army had a dark green uniform for their dress uniform and olive drab or khaki clothing for work or battle dress. They also used camouflaged fabric for the infantry but they hated it in Europe because they were often mistaken for being a German. So they refused to use them. The Marines had dark blue dress uniforms. There clothing was similar to the Army. The Sea Bees wore khaki and green. The Coast Guard wore the same colors as the Navy. The US Air Force had not been formed yet. The fliers were part of the Navy and Army. They wore the colors of their branches. Women's uniforms were similar colored but of course they had skirts and slacks. The Nursing Uniforms were mostly white for their working outfits but the dress uniforms were either green or dark blue according to the branch the women served.
Where does the word khaki come from?
The word khaki is an Urdu or Persian word that means dusty. This coloration of fabric started in the mid 1850s and was used for British soldier's uniforms to better camouflage them in India.
Why is the American flag brown on soldiers uniforms?
It is unwise to dress soldiers in uniforms which display bright colours. Soldiers don't need to be displayed as targets; this is not good military practice. This is why most soldiers' uniforms are khaki or camouflage coloured.
Did soldiers wear camouflage during World War 1?
No, allied soldiers wore khaki uniforms (A shade of medium brown) and German soldiers wore blue/gray. -I believe the first to to wear camouflage were German paratroops in WW2.
Where does the word khaki originate from?
It is from the Urdu language and means a dull yellowish brown colour, as in military uniforms
Why do marine corps service uniforms have a beige shirt?
Tan or khaki is cooler than darker colors in tropical climates.
Where did the word khaki originate from?
From the Urdu language and means a dull yellowish brown colour, as in military uniforms army
The color of british combat uniforms adopted in India from the Indian word for dust?
The color of British combat uniforms was referred to as khaki. A corps of British soldiers in India introduced this uniform in 1848. The word khaki is from the Urdu language of India, and it means dust colored.
What are some colors that begin with the letter K?
Colors that begin with K :Kelly Green ( A light shade of green)Key Lime (a lighter green)Khaki (a brown-tan)KinatoneKiwi Green (A light green)KohlKeytone peachUnverified colors :Kattaerthwait
Does khaki come in brown?
Yes khaki does come in brown.
What fabric was used for british military uniforms?
KHAKI
Is khaki between yellow and brown?
Yes. Khaki is between yellow and brown.
Soldiers wear this yellowish brown fabric named by the Persians and Hindus so they cant be easily seen?
Khaki, and yes, you are right. Does anyone know what 面白い?? Please comment below.
Does target provide uniforms to employees?
No. Employees are required to purchase and maintain their own uniforms which is typically a red shirt and khaki pants.
