Modern Fighting Men: Uniforms And Equipment Since World War Ii
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Modern Fighting Men is an authoritative and visually rich reference work that chronicles the evolution of military dress and equipment from the end of the Second World War through the late 20th century. Edited by military historians Dr John Pimlott and Adrian Gilbert, and brought to life through the meticulous illustrations of Malcolm McGregor, the volume presents a sweeping survey of the world's armed forces — from elite Western special operations units to Soviet infantry, guerrilla fighters, and beyond — capturing the diversity of combat roles and the gear that defines them. The work stands as a definitive compendium for military enthusiasts, historians, and modellers alike, arguing through detailed visual and written analysis that a soldier's uniform and kit are as much a reflection of geopolitical ideology as of tactical necessity. Gilbert and Pimlott's scholarship is rigorous yet accessible, grounding each entry in its broader historical and strategic context, while McGregor's full-colour artwork transforms dry cataloguing into something genuinely compelling. For anyone seeking to understand how the face of modern warfare has changed since 1945, this volume raises a fascinating question: what does the gear a soldier carries reveal about the wars his nation is prepared — or unprepared — to fight?
Author: Dr John Pimlott & Adrian Gilbert
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Modern Fighting Men is an authoritative and visually rich reference work that chronicles the evolution of military dress and equipment from the end of the Second World War through the late 20th century. Edited by military historians Dr John Pimlott and Adrian Gilbert, and brought to life through the meticulous illustrations of Malcolm McGregor, the volume presents a sweeping survey of the world's armed forces — from elite Western special operations units to Soviet infantry, guerrilla fighters, and beyond — capturing the diversity of combat roles and the gear that defines them. The work stands as a definitive compendium for military enthusiasts, historians, and modellers alike, arguing through detailed visual and written analysis that a soldier's uniform and kit are as much a reflection of geopolitical ideology as of tactical necessity. Gilbert and Pimlott's scholarship is rigorous yet accessible, grounding each entry in its broader historical and strategic context, while McGregor's full-colour artwork transforms dry cataloguing into something genuinely compelling. For anyone seeking to understand how the face of modern warfare has changed since 1945, this volume raises a fascinating question: what does the gear a soldier carries reveal about the wars his nation is prepared — or unprepared — to fight?