Army Uniforms Of World War 2
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A definitive visual reference for military historians and uniform enthusiasts alike, Army Uniforms of World War 2 chronicles the vast and complex world of military dress worn by the armies that shaped the most devastating conflict of the 20th century. Andrew Mollo, one of the foremost authorities on military costume and insignia, presents a meticulously researched compendium that covers the uniforms of all the major — and many minor — belligerent nations, from the feldgrau of the Wehrmacht to the olive drab of the American GI, rendered in vivid detail by illustrator Malcolm McGregor. Beyond its role as a straightforward reference guide, this work stands as a remarkable cultural document, illustrating how national identity, military doctrine, and wartime necessity converged in the design and evolution of battlefield dress. Mollo's authoritative yet accessible prose, paired with McGregor's precise illustrations, transforms what might otherwise be a dry catalogue into an indispensable scholarly resource. For anyone seeking to understand the visual language of the Second World War's armies, this volume raises a fascinating question: what can a soldier's uniform tell us about the nation that sent him into battle?
Author: Andrew Mollo
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Blandford Press
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A definitive visual reference for military historians and uniform enthusiasts alike, Army Uniforms of World War 2 chronicles the vast and complex world of military dress worn by the armies that shaped the most devastating conflict of the 20th century. Andrew Mollo, one of the foremost authorities on military costume and insignia, presents a meticulously researched compendium that covers the uniforms of all the major — and many minor — belligerent nations, from the feldgrau of the Wehrmacht to the olive drab of the American GI, rendered in vivid detail by illustrator Malcolm McGregor. Beyond its role as a straightforward reference guide, this work stands as a remarkable cultural document, illustrating how national identity, military doctrine, and wartime necessity converged in the design and evolution of battlefield dress. Mollo's authoritative yet accessible prose, paired with McGregor's precise illustrations, transforms what might otherwise be a dry catalogue into an indispensable scholarly resource. For anyone seeking to understand the visual language of the Second World War's armies, this volume raises a fascinating question: what can a soldier's uniform tell us about the nation that sent him into battle?