Which company is credited with establishing the first major chain of Army-Navy surplus stores in the United States after World War II?

After World War II, surplus military gear flooded the civilian market, giving rise to specialized retailers that would become cultural landmarks. These Army Navy stores sold everything from combat boots to mess kits, creating a unique retail category that bridged military function with civilian fashion. Test your knowledge about the origins of these iconic military surplus retailers that transformed wartime equipment into everyday consumer products.

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Coleman's Military Surplus (founded 1946)
Alpha Industries (founded 1947)
Rothco (founded 1953)
Bannerman's Military Goods (founded 1948)