Soldat: The World War Ii German Army Combat Uniform Collector's Handbook - Equipping The German Foot Soldier In Europe, 1944-1945
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: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of military history and collector scholarship, Soldat: The World War II German Army Combat Uniform Collector's Handbook (Volume Three) stands as the definitive reference for anyone seeking to understand and authenticate the field equipment, uniforms, and insignia issued to the German foot soldier on the European front between 1944 and 1945. Author Cyrus A. Lee meticulously details the full spectrum of combat dress and personal kit, presenting each item with the precision and authority of a seasoned researcher and dedicated collector. Richly illustrated with photographs of original artefacts — from field-grey tunics and decorations to weapons and personal effects — this volume instructs the reader on how to identify, date, and evaluate genuine wartime pieces with confidence. As the third instalment in the acclaimed Soldat series, this handbook solidifies its place as an indispensable resource within the niche but deeply serious world of WWII German militaria collecting. Lee's approach is methodical yet absorbing, combining forensic attention to material culture with a broader historical awareness of the Wehrmacht's final campaigns in Europe. Whether you are a seasoned collector refining your expertise or a historian seeking granular insight into the material realities of late-war German soldiery, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of history can be read in the objects left behind?
Author: Cyrus A. Lee
Format: Paperback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of military history and collector scholarship, Soldat: The World War II German Army Combat Uniform Collector's Handbook (Volume Three) stands as the definitive reference for anyone seeking to understand and authenticate the field equipment, uniforms, and insignia issued to the German foot soldier on the European front between 1944 and 1945. Author Cyrus A. Lee meticulously details the full spectrum of combat dress and personal kit, presenting each item with the precision and authority of a seasoned researcher and dedicated collector. Richly illustrated with photographs of original artefacts — from field-grey tunics and decorations to weapons and personal effects — this volume instructs the reader on how to identify, date, and evaluate genuine wartime pieces with confidence. As the third instalment in the acclaimed Soldat series, this handbook solidifies its place as an indispensable resource within the niche but deeply serious world of WWII German militaria collecting. Lee's approach is methodical yet absorbing, combining forensic attention to material culture with a broader historical awareness of the Wehrmacht's final campaigns in Europe. Whether you are a seasoned collector refining your expertise or a historian seeking granular insight into the material realities of late-war German soldiery, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of history can be read in the objects left behind?