Waterstones Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II
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Price: £19.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: 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. Waterstones Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9780754829881
Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9780754829881
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Author: Christopher H.
Rating: 5
Review: Absolutely brilliant... Was about to start a collection of the men at arms series by osprey when I saw this. May not have be the depth as those but for the price great value... Getting the rest!
Author: Buckley Wells
Rating: 3
Review: Bought as a modelling aid, the illustrations are copious and useful. The main text has some interesting facts that I was not aware of after considerable exposure to the subject down the years. However, the picture captions were a little less than informative if you're a modeller or re-enactor. Also it's wide range means that there are some surprising omissions with, for example, no pictures of the overalls/pixie suits which became standard in UK armoured formations in the later stages of the war. A nice book to have, but more as a portfolio of the illustrator's work than perhaps a first choice reference work.
