The G I Collector S Guide U S Army Service Forces Catalog European Theater Of Operations

Author : Henri-Paul Enjames
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781636242040

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The G.I. Collector's Guide: U.S. Army Service Forces Catalog, European Theater of Operations by Henri-Paul Enjames Pdf

In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favorite drinks or candy bars, and seemingly anything else they might require. This comprehensive reference book brings together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943–45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs, including close-ups of the labels to aid identification of items. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. This second volume of the G.I. Collector's Guide is fully revised with the addition of sections including personal equipment, trophies and souvenirs, the wartime draft and Stateside training, and the life of POWs in German camps. More than one thousand new artifacts with detailed captions are featured in this completely revised new work. Expert Henri-Paul Enjames describes all variations of uniform, insignia, badges, weapons, and equipment in detail. As a complete catalog with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa's kit found in the attic and to collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market.

Author : Henri-Paul Enjames
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781636242026

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The G.I. Collector's Guide by Henri-Paul Enjames Pdf

In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favorite drinks or candy bars, and seemingly anything else they might require. This comprehensive reference book brings together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943–45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs, including close-ups of the labels to aid identification of items. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. There are chapters on everything from uniform, insignia, and small arms issued to the individual, through crew-served weapons, rations, tents, to sports and recreation equipment. There is full coverage of the specialist items issued to Airborne, Armored, and Mountain troops, engineers, signallers, Military Police, medics, chaplains and female personnel. From the chewing gum included in K rations through to artillery-laying equipment, mess trays to portable altars and field harmoniums, this photographic reference gives a unique insight into the world of the U.S. Army in World War II. As a complete catalog with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa's kit found in the attic and to collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market.

Author : Henri-Paul Enjames
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1636242014

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The G. I. Collector's Guide: U. S. Army Service Forces Catalog, European Theater of Operations by Henri-Paul Enjames Pdf

A sumptuously illustrated encyclopedia of the uniforms and equipment assigned to US soldiers serving in Europe 1943-45.

Author : Henry-Paul Enjames
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 235250080X

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G.I. Collector's Guide by Henry-Paul Enjames Pdf

All the uniforms, insignia, badges, weapons and equipment of the ETO are described in detail and depicted in both photographs and full color graphics. This book is a must for any collector in the field.

Author : Henry-Paul Enjames
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 2352500796

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G.I. Collector's Guide Volume 2 by Henry-Paul Enjames Pdf

All chapters from volume 1 have been revised and updated (among others: uniforms, signal and medical equipment) and new sections have been added, including personal equipment, Stateside training, and the life of POWs in German camps. More than 1,000 new artifacts with detailed captions are featured in this completely revised new work. Volume 2 of the G.I. Collector’s Guide provides a complete and unequaled source of American ground force documentation for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,6 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 : Henri-Paul Enjames
Publisher : Histoire et Collections
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Soldiers
ISBN : 2352503981

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GI Stories by Henri-Paul Enjames Pdf

"Seventy years ago, thousands of Allied fighting men landed on the Normandy beaches. Among these soldiers were a multitude of Americans who had come to fight, and liberate Europe. Some had no combat experience, others were veterans of the North African or Italian campaigns. This book follows the war service of fifty of these soldiers who served in the ground, air and naval forces. During the course of the war they filled a multitude of roles, from Ranger to bomber pilot, seaman on board a destroyer, or chaplain in a motorized cavalry unit. Nurses and a WAC telephone operator illustrate the part played by female personnel. Each story begins with a short look at the family background, allowing the reader to discover the origins of each soldier and his, or her education and first jobs. The study of official archives and documents kept by the soldiers help us to trace their military careers which began with registration with a draft board before being called up and undertaking basic training. The latter was followed by more specific training which could last a few weeks for a rifleman and several months for a fighter pilot. Most of these men and women made their way to the theater of operations by ship. At this stage of the stories, the unit diaries are of great help in piecing together what happened in the actual fighting which led to overall victory. The story continues with the return home for the more fortunate ones. Indeed, the huge cemeteries dotted around Europe are an eternal reminder of the sacrifice of American service personnel. On a lighter note, part of the final chapter deals with the subject of war brides. Personal photos, letters, medals and simple souvenirs that belonged to each of the men and women in this book are used to illustrate their story"--Foreword.

Author : Henri-Paul Enjames
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 291390386X

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Government Issue by Henri-Paul Enjames Pdf

Passionné depuis ma jeunesse par le passé historique de mon pays, je me suis intéressé à la Seconde Guerre mondiale et plus particulièrement à l'armée américaine, fasciné par les énormes moyens qu'elle peut déployer pour triompher. Cette armée a procuré à chacun de ses soldats, non seulement du matériel à la pointe de la technique ou un uniforme adapté à chaque situation, mais également sa boisson ou sa friandise préférée. J'ai commencé ma collection au début des années quatre-vingt, en privilégiant l'acquisition de pièces en excellent état, possédant encore leurs marquages portant de précieuses indications sur les dates de fabrication ou les divers modèles. J'avais à cette époque comme unique documentation une photocopie du Quartermaster Supply Catalog 1 de 1943 mais depuis vingt ans, de nombreux livres et articles de magazines spécialisés ont été publiés. J'ai essayé dans ce livre de regrouper un maximum de renseignements sur l'équipement du soldat américain en Europe pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, sans avoir la prétention d'être exhaustif et en étant conscient que les recherches futures nous dévoileront encore énormément d'informations. Le but de cet ouvrage est également d'aider le passionné dans sa quête de pièces authentiques sur un marché de la collection envahi de copies provenant entre autres des productions hollywoodiennes récentes. J'espère enfin susciter la vocation de jeunes collectionneurs afin que soit perpétuée la mémoire de ces hommes qui ont combattu pour la libération de l'Europe. Henri-Paul Enjames

Author : Graham A. Cosmas,Albert E. Cowdrey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : MINN:31951D007809709

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The Medical Department by Graham A. Cosmas,Albert E. Cowdrey Pdf

Author : United States. Department of the Army. Office of Military History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : MINN:30000010469447

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United States Army in World War II. by United States. Department of the Army. Office of Military History Pdf

Author : Center of Military History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-28
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015084942864

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Publications of the U.S. Army Center of Military History by Center of Military History Pdf

Author : Agustin Saiz
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 50,8 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 : Denys Erlam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1783311371

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Ranks & Uniforms of the German Army, Navy & Air Force (1940) by Denys Erlam Pdf

Collected from German Semi-official Sources and largely based upon 'Uniformender Deutschen Wehrmacht' by Eberhard Hettler of the German Air Ministry. Comprehensive details of the organization, structure, ranks & uniforms ofthe German armed forces of WW2, well illustrated throughout with colour. plates depicting about 50 German servicemen with some 450 B&W Illustrations. Given it date of publication this is an early war and superior "know your enemy" publication.

Author : Martin Brayley
Publisher : Crowood Press UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1861268327

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American Web Equipment by Martin Brayley Pdf

In this book, a follow-up to the same author's well-received study of British web equipment, Martin Brayley gives a detailed illustrated overview of the webbing straps, holsters, carriers and haversacks used by American combat troops from before World War One to the Vietnam War. Hundreds of different items are photographed, and the often small differences between suppliers and periods are pointed in the learned and informative text. This book will be required reading for all students of American uniform and equipment, modelers, re-enactors and collectors.

Author : Frank N. Schubert
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0160429544

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The Whirlwind War by Frank N. Schubert Pdf

CMH Publication 70-30. Edited by Frank N. Schubert and TheresaL. Kraus. Discusses the United States Army's role in the Persian Gulf War from August 1990 to February 1991. Shows the various strands that came together to produce the army of the 1990s and how that army in turn performed under fire and in the glare of world attention. Retains a sense of immediacy in its approach. Contains maps which were carefully researched and compiled as original documents in their own right. Includes an index.