World War Ii Us Army Combat Equipments

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 54,8 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 : David Miller
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0811702774

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Fighting Men of World War II by David Miller Pdf

This first volume of Fighting Men of World War II offers a comprehensive, full-color look at the clothing (such as boots, pants, helmet, tunic, greatcoat, camouflage, and badges), equipment, weapons, vehicles, and rations of Axis soldiers. Also included are popular items, such as lighters, that were carried by many troops but were not standard issue. The accompanying text describes the items and also compares them to those of other armies. The result is a complete picture of the daily life and conditions of the fighting men of all countries. It is an essential reference work for all military historians, collectors, and general readers.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781846036996

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US Army Combat Equipments 1910–88 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

Whether referred to as web gear, TE-21, TA50, LBE or LCE, the American soldier's individual combat equipment was seldom praised – except by its developers. Nevertheless, it has always been, and will continue to be an essential part of the fighting man's burden. With the aid of plenty of contemporary photographs, diagrams, and eight full page colour plates by Osprey veteran Ron Volstad, Gordon Rottman's text unearths a wealth of information on the changing nature of US combat equipments from 1910-1988.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782004608

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US Army Combat Equipments 1910–88 by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

Whether referred to as web gear, TE-21, TA50, LBE or LCE, the American soldier's individual combat equipment was seldom praised – except by its developers. Nevertheless, it has always been, and will continue to be an essential part of the fighting man's burden. With the aid of plenty of contemporary photographs, diagrams, and eight full page colour plates by Osprey veteran Ron Volstad, Gordon Rottman's text unearths a wealth of information on the changing nature of US combat equipments from 1910-1988.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,7 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 : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472819079

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Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments by Gordon L. Rottman Pdf

Over the eight years of the Vietnam War, US forces used three major types of equipment sets, with numerous modifications for particular circumstances. Different equipments were also used by Special Forces, the South Vietnamese, and other allied ground troops. Vietnam War US & Allied Combat Equipments offers a comprehensive examination of the gear that US and allied soldiers had strapped around their bodies, what they contained, and what those items were used for. Fully illustrated with photographs and artwork detailing how each piece of equipment was used and written by a Special Forces veteran of the conflict, this book will fascinate enthusiasts of military equipment and will be an ideal reference guide for re-enactors, modellers and collectors of Vietnam War memorabilia.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,7 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 : Shelby L. Stanton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0811701573

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World War Two Order of Battle, U.S. Army by Shelby L. Stanton Pdf

This book is an illustrated, encyclopedic data reference to all U.S. Army World War II ground combat force units from battalion through division, 1939-1946. This work includes weapons, equipment, vehicles, and combat photographs; units; overseas service; ports of embarkation; insignia; combat narratives; organizational charts; campaigns; stateside service; post, camps, and stations.

Author : Shelby L. Stanton
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110195331

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The American Arsenal by Anonim Pdf

This superb large-format reference book is the ultimate illustrated guide to the equipment used by the U.S. Army during World War II. No other single source provides so much accurate and authentic detail on weapons, vehicles, ammunition and other combat equipment, together with an authoritative explanation of the development and introduction processes. The facts and figures are profusely illustrated with over 700 photographs and drawings, and set in context in the Introduction by military equipment expert Ian V. Hogg. During World War II, various military agencies produced catalogues to fill in the gaps left by the official U.S. War Department manuals. This led to inconsistent technical data appearing in different sources. In order to standardise the information and properly catalogue all the equipment, the U.S. Ordnance Department began putting together the master guide now published as The American Arsenal, covering every piece of equipment in use and being produced. Every figure, date, specification and description was authenticated by reference to Ordnance Committee Minutes and similar authorities. The vast amount of technical information included makes this an invaluable reference work.

Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472814258

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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 : Michael S. Breuninger
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-08
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0887407919

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United States Combat Aircrew Survival Equipment by Michael S. Breuninger Pdf

A detailed study of United States Air Force, Army, Army Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrew survival equipment. Items covered are: survival vests, leggings, and chaps, life preservers, survival (ejection) seat and back pad kits, personal survival kits and first aid kits, etc. Tag and label information is provided for each item. AUTHOR:

Author : Mark Henry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780968322

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The US Army in World War II (1) by Mark Henry Pdf

When World War II broke out in September 1939 the US Army – starved of resources since 1919 – numbered just 174,000 men. By VJ-Day, 2 September 1945, a total of 8.3 million had served in an army which had risen to a stable strength of 91 divisions. The Army's contribution to the war against Japan – 20 divisions and numerous smaller units – has tended to be overshadowed by the exploits of the much smaller Marine Corps. This first of three titles describes the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the US Army in the CBI and the Central and South-West Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Men-at-Arms 342, 347 and 350 are also available as a single volume special edition as 'The US Army in World War II'.

Author : Michael Julius King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112065514017

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Rangers by Michael Julius King Pdf

This Leavenworth Paper is a critical reconstruction of World War II Ranger operations conducted at or near Djebel el Ank, Tunisia; Porto Empedocle, Sicily; Cisterna, Italy; Zerf, Germany; and Cabanatuan in the Philippines. It is not intended to be a comprehensive account of World War II Ranger operations, for such a study would have to include numerous minor actions that are too poorly documented to be studied to advantage. It is, however, representative for it examines several types of operations conducted against the troops of three enemy nations in a variety of physical and tactical environments. As such, it draws a wide range of lessons useful to combat leaders who may have to conduct such operations or be on guard against them in the future. Many factors determined the outcomes of the operations featured in this Leavenworth Paper, and of these there are four that are important enough to merit special emphasis. These are surprise, the quality of opposing forces, the success of friendly forces with which the Rangers were cooperating, and popular support.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : United States
ISBN : 9781428915855

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Air Force Combat Units of World War II by Maurer Maurer Pdf