Naval Camouflage 1914-1945: A Complete Visual Reference - Hardcover

Williams, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1557504962 ISBN 13: 9781557504968

Publisher: Naval Inst Pr, 2001

Synopsis

This history of camouflage is undoubtedly the most comprehensive study of the subject to date. Visual and illustrative in its approach, it concentrates on the British and US Navies, but the camouflage patterns of enemy navies (and selected allies) are covered as well.
Contrary to popular belief, naval camouflage at sea was not intended to 'hide' ships, and an in-depth commentary explains the theory and development of visual deception, and the different ways in which it was intended to work at sea.
The core of the book is a listing of all the major patterns and schemes, with their colours, characteristics and function. Wherever possible each is illustrated with at least one photograph providing the reader with a visual reference as well as a description; where there were variations, as many as possible are depicted.
This is a subject of immense importance and significance for all those with an interest in the warships of the two World Wars - this comprehensive reference book is simply the best available.

About this title

About the Author:

David Williams is the author of several books on shipping subjects. He lives on the Isle of Wight.

About this edition

• Publisher: Naval Inst Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1557504962
• ISBN 13: 9781557504968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256