German Combat Equipment

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805287

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German Combat Equipments 1939–45 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

The field equipment of the German Army in World War II was closely related to that used throughout World War I and earlier, yet it was of relatively light weight, ruggedly constructed, well designed, functional, and generally of a high quality, though this deteriorated in the later war years. A high degree of design standardisation was maintained in most categories of equipment, though materials and their colours often varied widely. There were also many different specialisations for the various arms of service as well as theatres of combat, such as the Afrikakorps in the Western Desert. This title investigates all manner of German combat equipments throughout World War II, from belt buckles to magazine pouches.

Author : Jean-Philippe Borg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2352503043

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German Combat Equipment by Jean-Philippe Borg Pdf

The personal belongings of the German soldier at the beginning of World War II, is still heavily inspired by that of the Great War combatant, despite the introduction of new materials between the two wars, such as the fabric for the camouflaged tent, particularly original for the time.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472805485

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German Combat Equipments 1939–45 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

The field equipment of the German Army in World War II was closely related to that used throughout World War I and earlier, yet it was of relatively light weight, ruggedly constructed, well designed, functional, and generally of a high quality, though this deteriorated in the later war years. A high degree of design standardisation was maintained in most categories of equipment, though materials and their colours often varied widely. There were also many different specialisations for the various arms of service as well as theatres of combat, such as the Afrikakorps in the Western Desert. This title investigates all manner of German combat equipments throughout World War II, from belt buckles to magazine pouches.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1303960953

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German Combat Equipments, 1939-45 by Anonim Pdf

Author : R.M. Clarke
Publisher : Brooklands Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1855205491

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German Military Equipment WW2 by R.M. Clarke Pdf

Data of illustrations of all German ordnance material as collected during World War II by the office of the Chief of Ordnance - Washington, D.C., including supplements issued up to June 1945. Covered are full specifications and detailed photographs of tanks, motor vehicles, artillery, small arms, aircraft armament, ammunition and rockets with both German and English nomenclature.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472814265

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World War II US Army Combat Equipments by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

A soldier's “web gear” is as important to his ability to live and fight on the battlefield as are his clothing and weapons. In World War II the US Army issued equipment items that had originated in 1910, though modified and augmented in the 1920s and 1930s, and again during the war itself as a result of combat experience. This book describes and illustrates the great majority of the personal equipment provided for infantry riflemen, GIs armed with other weapons and their ammunition-bearers, officers, and medics. In addition to the web gear itself it covers canteens, mess kit, and first aid items; weapons-related and other specialist items; the long struggle to produce a practical backpack; bivouac and shelter gear, and the most commonly carried tools. The text also explains the basics of materials, colors, markings, nomenclature, and weights for the guidance of collectors. It is illustrated with wartime photos and color close-ups, and the wide-ranging color plates specially prepared for this book offer more than 130 images.

Author : Military Intelligence The War Office
Publisher : Naval & Military Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1783319526

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Illustrated Record of German Army Equipment 1939-45 ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES by Military Intelligence The War Office Pdf

A prime source for all who need information regarding German AFVs in the Second World War. The issue of this publication, two years after the end of the war in Europe, was designed to put on record essential information on the armament of the German Land Forces during the war. It includes some of the more interesting equipment that was developed, but which, due to the conclusion of hostilities, or to production difficulties, did not come into general service. This publication, laid down in the form of a reference album, is primarily a photographic record, supported by specifications, and in some instances a short description. The material was drawn from the large collection of matter compiled by the Technical Intelligence Services during and subsequent to WW2. Much of it appeared in various Technical Intelligence Summaries and Bulletins, issued by the War Office and by GHQs overseas, supplemented by photographs and details added from German sources after the collapse of Germany. It should be noted that all figures quoted are taken from German sources. It is appreciated that in many instances these differ from the figures quoted in contemporary official British and American sources.

Author : Agustin Saiz
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781932033960

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Deutsche Soldaten by Agustin Saiz Pdf

A visual history of the German soldier, providing a unique insight into how they lived, ate, maintained themselves at the front, and how they behaved when out of line, through a collection of personal items and artifacts they left behind.

Author : Gordon Williamson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780965697

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World War II German Battle Insignia by Gordon Williamson Pdf

The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies. While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies, a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about his actual combat experience. In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops; the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns; wound badges, commemorative medals, and other types of insignia.

Author : Robert Kurtz
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764310402

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German Paratroops by Robert Kurtz Pdf

The uniforms and equipment of the elite German Fallschirmjger is the subject of this detailed, illustrated study. Authentic items smocks, dress tunics, boots, insignia, helmets, visor caps, gloves, knee pads and more are shown in superb color photos, in both multiple full-view, and detail shots. Unpublished World War II era photos show uniforms and equipment being worn on a variety of war fronts. Also included is a short chapter covering other Axis airborne including Italian and Japanese gear.

Author : Johan Somers
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0764322613

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Imperial German Field Uniforms and Equipment 1907-1918 by Johan Somers Pdf

This three-volume set provides the reader with an insight into the wide range of uniforms, weapons and field equipment used by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. The devastating and dramatic character of the war required many innovations in military clothing and equipment. New uniforms and adequate protection was a must, and steel helmets appeared on the battlefield, replacing the outdated spiked helmets. Even medieval-looking items, like steel breastplates and trench clubs, were produced, giving the soldiers a fearful appearance. The threat of poison gas caused the immediate development of gas masks. It was also the time of the tank, observation balloons, mine warfare, the Zeppelin, airplanes, flame-throwers, deadly machine guns, and other war machinery that saw service, sometimes for the first time. Using over 1,000 color and period photographs from private collections and museums, the author succeeds in showing a broad range of artifacts, together with full and to the point descriptions. This series is aimed towards the novice or advanced German World War I collector and enthusiast, military history student, modeller, researcher and re-enactor.

Author : Isaac Davis White
Publisher : Merriam Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Tanks (Military science)
ISBN : 9781576380451

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United States Vs. German Equipment by Isaac Davis White Pdf

Author : Stephen Bull
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,5 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 Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0811703746

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Fighting Men of World War II by David Miller Pdf

Describes weapons, equipment, and uniforms of World War II Allied Forces.

Author : Thomas Wictor
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 0764340360

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German Assault Troops of World War I by Thomas Wictor Pdf

This book covers the organization, tactics, weapons, equipment, orders of battle, and uniforms of official and unofficial units, from early raiding parties to formal assault battalions. Rare photos depict badges and insignia not previously known, while primary documents describing regulations and training are provided in their entirety. New information on the origin of shock tactics is presented, gleaned from German archives and not previously published in English. Specific operations on all fronts are included, along with extracts from German army manuals for shock-troop arms such as flamethrowers, mortars, machine guns, grenade launchers, assault artillery, and tanks.