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Portraits of Combat The World War II Art of James Dietz
Portraits of Combat The World War II Art of James Dietz
Author: Jay Broze and James Dietz
Condition: Like New
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Portraits of Combat: The World War II Art of James Dietz presents a visual chronicle of the "greatest generation," portraying the personalities who led pivotal land, sea, and air battles of World War II. James Dietz freezes singular moments of combat—frontline infantry actions, armored and mechanized engagements, and combined-arms scenes—rendered with historical realism that emphasizes unit cohesion, soldier portraiture, and the material culture of the era; accompanying background text situates each scene within its historical context and explains the events and figures depicted.
An oversize, illustrated coffee-table monograph, the book features more than 75 full-color spreads with enlargements of key details and step‑by‑step views of several works in progress, showing composition from original concept to finished painting. Authored by Jay Broze with artwork by James Dietz—one of today’s most recognized military artists—the volume is richly illustrated with uniforms, weapons, vehicles, and battlefield environments, making it a visual reference for collectors, historians, and World War II enthusiasts.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Bibliographic
Type of Book
World War II art book
Illustrated history
Military history – visual interpretation
Artist monograph (James Dietz)
Oversize coffee-table book
Visual Content
World War II uniforms and equipment depicted in artwork
Combat action scenes and battlefield environments
Focus and Themes
World War II ground combat scenes
Frontline soldiers and small-unit actions
Portraits and group scenes of combatants
Depiction of camaraderie and unit cohesion
Historical realism in military art
Theaters of War
Nations and Forces Depicted
Military Branches / Unit Focus
Ground forces / infantry (predominant in combat scenes)
Armored and mechanized troops (depicted in selected paintings)
Combined-arms battlefield settings
Weapons, Vehicles, and Equipment
World War II infantry small arms (as visually represented in paintings)
World War II military vehicles (trucks, tanks, and support vehicles as painted subjects)
World War II field uniforms and personal gear
People and Contributors
Descriptive / Subject Keywords
World War II combat art
Military painting
Battlefield illustration
Historical military uniforms
Soldier portraits
Combat scenes
Twentieth-century war art
Visual history of World War II
Military history in art
Library / Cataloging Tags (general)
War artists — United States
Soldiers in art
Battles in art
Military history, Modern — 20th century — Pictorial works
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
