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The World War I Tommy: Life, Equipment, and the Legacy of the British Private Soldier
"The World War I Tommy was the quintessential British private soldier, characterized by his khaki serge uniform, Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle, and the iconic Brodie steel helmet. Originally a slang term derived from the placeholder name "Tommy Atkins," the Tommy represented a diverse force that evolved from a small professional army into a multi-million-man citizen force between 1914 and 1918. The Origins of the "Tommy Atkins" Nickname The term "Tommy" did not originate in the mud of the Western Front. Its roots trace back to the 18th and 19th centuries, long before the outbreak of the Great War. The British War Office began using the name..."
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