Uniforms of World War II (Historical Books (Chartwell Books))

Peter Darman, Anne Cree

ISBN 10: 0785809392 / ISBN 13: 9780785809395

Published by Chartwell Books, 1999

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Chartwell Books Historical Books (Chartwell Books) Uniforms of World War II (EX/NM) (dust jacket Fair)Manufacturer: Chartwell BooksProduct Line: Historical Books (Chartwell Books)Type: HardcoverCopyright Date: 1998Author: Peter Darman, Anne CreePage Count: 288Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX/NM - dust jacket Fair. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:"Uniforms of World War II" is an illustrated collection of 260 of the most interesting and distinctive uniforms worn by the troops on land and sea, and in the air, in mankind's greatest war. From fur-lined winter tunics designed to keep out the lethal cold of the Eastern Front, to the loose-fitting cotton shirts and shorts worn in the scorching heat of the desert, this book is a testament to the ingenuity and imagination of uniform designers the world over. The many different varieties of badges and rank insignia of each national army are also shown and described in detail.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Uniforms of World War II (Historical Books (Chartwell Books))
• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0785809392
• ISBN 13: 9780785809395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book is an illustrated collection of 260 of the most interesting and distinctive uniforms worn by troops on land and sea, and in the air, in mankind's greatest war. The many different varieties of badges and rank insignia of each national army are also shown and described in detail.

Grouped together by country, each entry is illustrated with a large, full color artwork which shows the uniform to maximum effect. Each artwork is accompanied by a description of what the figure is wearing and why, and the typical weapons and any other equipment he would have carried.

Each entry has a specifications box which gives the date, unit, rank, theater, and exact location of the uniform illustrated. Many of the artworks are based on famous individuals who fought in the war, and any interesting and 'personal' adaptations to the uniforms are shown.

Both the artworks and the text have been carefully researched, making this book a unique and fascinating collection of the military clothing worn by the armies, navies, and air forces of the world between 1939 and 1945.

About the Author

Peter Darman holds a postgraduate degree in military history from the University of York. He has written a number of books on military subjects, including Uniforms of World War II and A-Z of the SAS. He currently lives in London.