An Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Uniforms Of World War Ii

Author : Jonathan North
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07
Category : History
ISBN : 075482988X

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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II by Jonathan North Pdf

This is an expert guide to the uniforms of Britain, America, Germany, USSR and Japan, together with other Axis and Allied forces. It is an incredible directory of the military personnel of the period, with 600 images, including photographs and illustrations of uniforms, kit, weaponry and equipment. It analyses the context of the conflict, and the ideology and politics that motivated the various national forces, as well as the experience of the soldiers who fought on the front lines. World War II was a huge conflict, fought on different fronts, covering diverse terrain and involving the fighting men of dozens of nations. At the outbreak of war in 1945 military uniforms had changed little from those worn by the soldiers of World War I, but as the conflict progressed changes were made to adapt to fighting and living conditions. This book covers in detail what the soldiers who fought in the war wore, from British infantrymen in Normandy to Japanese troops in Burma, and from Finnish ski divisions to female Chinese partisans. Lavishly illustrated, with intricate insignia detail, this book offers a definitive visual study of a pivotal period of history.

Author : Jonathan North,Jeremy Black
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 0754823407

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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War I by Jonathan North,Jeremy Black Pdf

This unique illustrated book charts the development in military uniform in relation to a shifting world, in an incredible visual directory with expert analysis and commentary.

Author : Kevin F. Kiley,Digby Smith,Jeremy Black
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Military uniforms
ISBN : 0754819019

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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Uniforms of the 19th Century by Kevin F. Kiley,Digby Smith,Jeremy Black Pdf

The Crimean War is sometimes considered to be the first modern conflict and introduced technical changes which affected the future course of warfare.

Author : Peter Darman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Military uniforms
ISBN : 0785809392

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Uniforms of World War II by Peter Darman Pdf

Features over 250 full-color illustrations of uniforms from 30 countries in World War II, accompanied by detailed histories and descriptions.

Author : Andrew Mollo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-01
Category : Armed Forces
ISBN : 0316858978

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The Armed Forces of World War II by Andrew Mollo Pdf

For many years, military historians and artists, collectors of militaria, war-gamers and war enthusiasts in general have felt the need for a comprehensive record of the uniforms, insignia and organisation of the fighting men of World War II. This remarkable book provides just such a record. Andrew Mollo is one of the leading British military historians with a worldwide reputation and his book is the result of years of study and research. His text not only details the design of uniforms and insignia but also describes their effectiveness in the field and how this affected the fighting ability of the troops themselves. An impressive series of 350 full-colour drawings has been specially commissioned for this book. These are supported by 160 photographs of the combatants in action, along with 53 plates of insignia. The authenticity of the drawings, together with the comprehensive descriptions, make The Armed Forces of World War II an invaluable source of reference for all students of military uniform.

Author : Kevin F. Kiley
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 0754823873

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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Uniforms of the Roman World by Kevin F. Kiley Pdf

This title details the uniforms of the Roman army and its enemies, from the first decades of tribal warfare in Italy, through the republican and imperial periods, up to the end of the eastern Roman Empire.

Author : Stephen Bull
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472838056

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German Army Uniforms of World War II by Stephen Bull Pdf

In the years after World War I, the defeated and much-reduced German Army developed new clothing and personal equipment that drew upon the lessons learned in the trenches. In place of the wide variety of uniforms and insignia that had been worn by the Imperial German Army, a standardized approach was followed, culminating in the uniform items introduced in the 1930s as the Nazi Party came to shape every aspect of German national life. The outbreak of war in 1939 prompted further adaptations and simplifications of uniforms and insignia, while the increasing use of camouflaged items and the accelerated pace of weapons development led to the appearance of new clothing and personal equipment. Medals and awards increased in number as the war went on, with grades being added for existing awards and new decorations introduced to reflect battlefield feats. Specialists such as mountain troops, tank crews and combat engineers were issued distinctive uniform items and kit, while the ever-expanding variety of fronts on which the German Army fought – from the North African desert to the Russian steppe – prompted the rapid development of clothing and equipment for different climates and conditions. In addition, severe shortages of raw materials and the demands of clothing and equipping an army that numbered in the millions forced the simplification of many items and the increasing use of substitute materials in their manufacture. In this fully illustrated book noted authority Dr Stephen Bull examines the German Army's wide range of uniforms, personal equipment, weapons, medals and awards, and offers a comprehensive guide to the transformation that the German Army soldier underwent in the period from September 1939 to May 1945.

Author : David C. Earhart
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317475163

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Certain Victory: Images of World War II in the Japanese Media by David C. Earhart Pdf

This unique window on history employs hundreds of images and written records from Japanese periodicals during World War II to trace the nation's transformation from a colorful, cosmopolitan empire in 1937 to a bleak "total war" society facing imminent destruction in 1945. The author draws upon his extensive collection of Japanese wartime publications to reconstruct the government-controlled media's narrative of the war's goals and progress - thus providing a close-up look at how the war was shown to Japanese on the home front. Many of these visual and written sources are rare in Japan and were previously unavailable in the West. Strikingly, the narrative remains consistent and convincing from victory to retreat, and even as defeat looms large. Earhart's nuanced reading of Japan's wartime media depicts a nation waging war against the world and a government terrorizing its own people. At once informed, scholarly, and readily accessible, this lavishly illustrated volume offers an accurate representation of the official Japanese narrative of the war in contemporary terms. The images are fresh and compelling, revealing a forgotten world by turns familiar and alien, beautiful and stark, poignant and terrifying.

Author : Shelby L. Stanton
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0811725952

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U.S. Army Uniforms of World War II by Shelby L. Stanton Pdf

Illustrates and documents the clothing and individual equipment used by American soldiers during the First World War.

Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Military uniforms
ISBN : 0785811702

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Modern Military Uniforms by Chris McNab Pdf

Includes: U.S. and Canada, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, Europe, Israel, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South Pacific, India and Pakistan, and Latin America; and webbing and equipment.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 1564580113

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The Visual Dictionary of Military Uniforms by Anonim Pdf

Labeled illustrations with explanatory text show the parts of various military uniforms that have been used from ancient Roman times to the twentieth century.

Author : Digby Smith,Kevin F. Kiley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 075481761X

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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms from 1775-1783, the American Revolutionary War by Digby Smith,Kevin F. Kiley Pdf

An expert guide to the uniforms of the American militiasand Continental Army, the armies and navies of GreatBritain and France, German and Spanish units, andAmerican Indian allies, with over 450 color illustrations.The uniforms of the fighting men of the American Warof Independence are a vivid illustration of the difficultiesand complexities of the conflict, and this book bringstogether for the first time a sweeping survey of whatthey should have worn, what they really wore, how theywere armed, and what they carried with them. As wellas illustrations of the soldiers, equipment and kit -with over 450 in total and an unrivalled level of detailin the depiction of the uniforms - the campaigns andbattles are explained with specially commissionedmaps and plans, and plates and fine-art paintingsof the period. Contains an unprecedented wealth of illustrative detail, with over 450 illustrations of uniforms, battle plans, technical drawings and campaign maps. Gives a concise, authoritative record of America s fight to become independent of its colonial founders, with detailed analysis of the decisive encounters and landmark engagements of the conflict.

Author : Brian L. Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:699112308

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German Army Uniforms and Insignia 1933-1945 by Brian L. Davis Pdf

Author : Chris Bishop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 1782741410

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I by Chris Bishop Pdf

From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I examines key weapons from the Great War. It includes more than 300 pieces of equipment from handguns to zeppelins. Each weapon system is illustrated with a detailed profile artwork and a photograph showing the weapons system in service. Accompanying the illustrative material is detailed text that lists each weapon's service history, the numbers built, and its variants, as well as full specifications. Which tanks were first used at Cambrai? What was created in response to the request for a 'bloody paralyser'? What was the range of the Paris Gun? The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I answers these questions and many more. Packed with artworks, photographs and information on each featured weapon, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I is a fantastic book for any general reader or military enthusiast.

Author : Sarah Uttridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Military uniforms
ISBN : 1907446990

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Military Uniforms Visual Encyclopedia by Sarah Uttridge Pdf

"More than 650 colour illustrations"--Cover.