While soldiers in battle have long worn headgear for protection, helmets issued during World War II were never meant to be bulletproof. How come?

The famous British guards, knows as the Queen's Foot Guards, come from several regiments in the British Army. ... Therefore, wearing their helmet straps under their lips would be less dangerous.

Two helmets belonging to World War Two British soldiers massacred by the SS in May 1940 have been discovered and donated to museums in France and England.. Only two men survived the execution out ...