|
Books > History > American history
|
Buy Now
World War II US Army Combat Equipments (Paperback)
Loot Price: R390
Discovery Miles 3 900
|
|
|
World War II US Army Combat Equipments (Paperback)
Series: Elite
 (sign in to rate)
Loot Price R390
Discovery Miles 3 900
Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days
|
A soldier's "web gear" is as important to his ability to live and
fight on the battlefield as are his clothing and weapons. In World
War II the US Army issued equipment items that had originated in
1910, though modified and augmented in the 1920s and 1930s, and
again during the war itself as a result of combat experience. This
book describes and illustrates the great majority of the personal
equipment provided for infantry riflemen, GIs armed with other
weapons and their ammunition-bearers, officers, and medics. In
addition to the web gear itself it covers canteens, mess kit, and
first aid items; weapons-related and other specialist items; the
long struggle to produce a practical backpack; bivouac and shelter
gear, and the most commonly carried tools. The text also explains
the basics of materials, colors, markings, nomenclature, and
weights for the guidance of collectors. It is illustrated with
wartime photos and color close-ups, and the wide-ranging color
plates specially prepared for this book offer more than 130 images.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(2)
