| Fighting Men of World War II: Axis Forces - Uniforms, Equipment, and Weapons Contributor(s): Miller, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0811702774 ISBN-13: 9780811702775 Publisher: Stackpole Books OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2008 Annotation: 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. Includes original photos from museums and private collections as well as specially taken color photos of uniforms and equipment. A second volume covering the Allies will be published in Fall 2008. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Weapons |
| Dewey: 940.541 |
| LCCN: 2008357059 |
| Physical Information: 1.07" H x 9.34" W x 12.02" (4.31 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1930's - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Germany - Cultural Region - Italy - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Designed to be the standard reference on Axis soldiers in World War II - Covers troops from Germany, Italy, and Japan - Original photos from museums and private collections as well as specially taken color photos of uniforms and equipment 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. A second volume covering the Allies will be published in Fall 2008. |