I know that American general officers could traditionally dress however they wanted, at least in the old days. Did that apply to generals in other militaries? I have the MiniArt British Officer set, and wondered if I could make a credible Lethbridge-Stewart out of any of them. Yes, in one episode he did dress in a kilt, and when Jo Grant giggled, he told her that it was his family heritage.
I mean this guy went into WW2 battle with a longbow, broadsword and bagpipes, so as long as you were badA$$ it’s seems you could do and dress as you pleased
Monty also had is ridiculous beret and ragged-ass commando sweater. Though from what I understand that was only for Monty and everyone under his command was expected to adhere to appropriate regulations.
The dress and deportment of British General Officers, and officers in General (sorry, had to) was governed as much by tradition and social convention as it was regulations.
At least in the early years of the war, being a field grade officer in the British Army meant you were drawn from the upper echelons of society and we’re excepted to act as such. Regimental traditions also place a great deal of emphasis on uniforms and the proper wearing there of.
That sort of thing just isn’t cricket old boy…
As with the Americans, the only person who’s going to say anything to a General is another General, but I think you’re going to find far less deviation from regs with the Brits.
And @Mead93, Mad Jack was only a Lt. Col. and a commando at that. That sort of behaviour was just par for the course.
Thanks for the info. But I’m assuming that UNIT would be not an old traditional armed service, but a newly created one, with the government only recently having to seriously deal with invading space aliens. Also, the force seems to be armed with only trucks, land rovers, and small arms, so it presumably would be a second line unit, certainly not getting the big stuff for themselves. The kit I mentioned has officers in WW2-era uniforms, and I wondered how much things have changed since then. The 1970’s series has UNIT soldiers in 1960’s era uniforms.
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Yeah I completely missed the Dr. Who reference. I am completely and utterly clueless about The Doctor other than being able to ID a TARDIS and Daleks.
I mean as far as TV characters go, build whatever you want. Queens Orders and Regulations don’t apply at Pinewood.
I’m not familiar with British timelines, but Canadians didn’t completely phase out WWII Battledress among reserve units until into the 70s.
If UNIT really is a second line/reserve type organization it wouldn’t at all be surprising for them to have hand me downs and probably some more relaxed uniform standards as a result.
Yeah, I was in the reserves in the early '70’s (3rd Black Watch) and we were issued the ancient woolen Battle Dress (wool kilt, too, and itchy like 'ell!). We could wear combats, but we had to buy our own from surplus stores.
Must be hard to stay stealthy with wool underwear
What underwear?
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Even in the old days, Highlanders wore trews (trousers) as well as kilts, depending on location, season, etc.
I know there were uniform changes between WW2 and the 1960’s, but have no idea exactly what.
Dr Who military uniforms
It’s Hollywood… or actually Pinewood… but very well done and a rather accurate portrayal of one particular British corps commander
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A great scene in that movie among many others
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Horrocks was still alive when the movie was made and helped Fox with his remarkable portrayal, the two became good friends. For those (if any) who don’t know, a 1/35th figure of Horrocks is part of the Riich “WWII British Leaders (Road to Victory)” RV35023 set.
http://www.riichmodel.com/showpro.asp?ArticleID=818
There is an error on the box top, the woman to the left of Winston is Rhona Churchill, a war correspondent and no relation. Pamela was elsewhere, quite likely viewing a bedroom ceiling over a rich man’s shoulder… (Pamela was a remarkable woman, starting life as the daughter of an English Baron and ending it as the U.S. Ambassador to France.)
Cheers,
M
Tom, I’m afraid there’s a further error in that that isn’t Horrocks (on the kit box); no matter what the label says it’s another war correspondent. Also Monty is identified as a General, when at the time of the (original) picture he was a Field Marshal - as shown on his rank badges.
Oops, I didn’t know that. I did notice Alan Brooke lurking behind Winston and Monty.
Regards,
M
Yeah, another Field Marshal I wouldn’t want to cross (!)
Though it’s not part of my intended project, thanks for the heads up.
Unfortunately I’ve bought computer-made figures only for them to develop cracks afterward. Unless someone can point me to those that don’t have that problem, I’ll avoid going that route.
I just got this today: MINIART MODELS 1/35 British Officers 5 MIA35165 | eBay
These are WW2 uniforms I know, but from the link to UNIT uniform references, several of the figures might be used to depict Lethbridge-Stewart accurately.