The cook saves a large one for himself', Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist Unknown. (Photo by Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Getty Images)
The cook saves a large one for himself', Somme campaign, France, World War I, 1916. Artist Unknown. (Photo by Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

WWI helmet offers better blast protection than modern US models