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World War 2 Combat Uniforms and Insignia
World War 2 Combat Uniforms and Insignia
Author: Martin Windrow
Condition: Good
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World War 2 Combat Uniforms and Insignia by Martin Windrow is a concise, well-researched reference that surveys the basic combat dress and equipment of the major fighting powers of WWII. Covering German, British, American, Soviet, Japanese and other Allied and Axis forces, the book compares field dress, combat variants, rank and unit insignia, badges, camouflage and decorations to explain how uniform design reflected combat needs, national identity and unit esprit de corps—making it invaluable for history enthusiasts seeking contextual, comparative detail.
This 1977 Patrick Stephens/PSL edition (ISBN 9780850592764) is heavily illustrated with colour plates, photographic plates, line drawings and close-ups of patches, badges and rank marks, with many colour illustrations by Gerry Embleton. In very good condition with no writing or tears, it serves as a practical collector’s and modeller’s reference for accurate reproduction and identification.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Bibliographic
World War 2 Combat Uniforms and Insignia
Martin Windrow
Patrick Stephens / PSL Patrick Stephens
Publication year: 1977
ISBN 9780850592764
Language: English
Type of Book
World War II reference work
Military uniforms reference
Insignia and badges reference
Illustrated military history
Collector / modeller reference
Scope and Focus
Second World War armed forces uniforms
World War II combat uniforms
Field dress and combat dress
Rank insignia
Unit insignia
Badges and patches
Decorations and distinctions (as insignia on uniform)
Comparative study of national uniforms
Nations / Forces Covered
German armed forces uniforms (Wehrmacht / Nazi Germany)
British armed forces uniforms (United Kingdom)
United States armed forces uniforms (USA)
Soviet armed forces uniforms (USSR)
Japanese armed forces uniforms (Imperial Japan)
Other Allied forces uniforms (as represented in the book)
Other Axis forces uniforms (as represented in the book)
Services / Branches (as indicated by uniforms and insignia)
Army combat uniforms
Air force combat uniforms
Naval uniforms (where illustrated)
Combat branches and arms of service (as signified by insignia)
Themes and Content Characteristics
Military dress regulations (practical wartime variants)
Combat effectiveness and uniform design
Camouflage clothing and field equipment (as part of combat uniform)
National identification markings
Rank structure visible on uniforms
Unit identity and esprit de corps through insignia
Collector identification guide (insignia and uniforms)
Reenactment and accurate uniform reproduction reference
Scale modelling uniform accuracy reference
Visual Content
Heavily illustrated
Photographic plates of uniforms
Line drawings of insignia
Colour plates of uniforms and badges
Detail close-ups of patches, badges and rank marks
Classification / Cataloging Tags
World War, 1939–1945 — Equipment and supplies — Uniforms
World War, 1939–1945 — Insignia
Military uniforms — 20th century
Military uniforms — History
Insignia — Military — History
World War II — Armed forces — Uniforms
Axis powers — Military uniforms
Allied powers — Military uniforms
Military dress and insignia — Pictorial works
Reference books for collectors
Book Condition: Good
Book Condition: Good
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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.
