Authorities in Germany's capital Berlin have banned local performers from wearing US army uniforms at Checkpoint Charlie, the iconic Cold War crossing between the east and west of the city.

So we found a variety of paintings, and old and new photos, including some of war reenacters, to highlight the major advancements in US Army uniforms. Check them out below.

The uniform ... War II at the 1944 Battle of the Bulge. As noted on Army's website, the calling card and motto of the Screaming Eagles was "Rendezvous with Destiny." Over three weeks in the cold ...

Afghan National Army ... province US taxpayers unnecessarily spent $28m on uniforms for the Afghan National Army, according to the US inspector general tasked with overseeing the war.