Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 2 Pt I Trousers and Breeches


Book Description

This is the second volume in a multi-volume set to help collectors, museums, and re-enactors in identifying uniforms used by the U.S. Army Ground forces in World War II. Due to size, the volume has been divided into two parts - the first dealing solely with Wool trousers and breeches, the second with cotton trousers and breeches. It includes a description, stock numbers, and list of manufacturers as well as color photographs of the uniform item.




Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 2 Pt II Trousers and Breeches


Book Description

Volume 2, Part II of a multi-book series on the uniforms used by the US Army Ground forces during World War II. This part covers cotton trousers and breeches, as well as some of the specialized uniform trousers. Includes color photographs, descriptions, stock numbers, issue information, and a list of manufacturers.




Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 1 Coats and Jackets, Part II


Book Description

This is Part II of a two part volume on the identification of Coats and Jackets used by U.S. Army ground forces during World War II. This part covers Raincoats, Wet Weather Jackets, Cold weather jackets, coats, overcoats and parkas, as well as specialized uniform coats like the Tank Jacket, Mountain Jacket and Paratroop jacket. It includes information on how the clothing was issued, stock number data, acquisition cost, and who manufactured each of the items. This book is part of an 8 volume set on U.S. Army ground forces uniforms of World War II




Uniforms of the Us Army Ground Forces 1939-1945


Book Description

This is the 4th volume of a multi-volume set of books covering the Uniforms of the U.S. Army Ground Forces of World War II. This volume contains photographs and descriptions of Blue Denim and Herringbone-twill uniforms - including the camouflage uniforms. It also contains information on the issue of the uniform items, as well as the known manufacturers and the stock numbers associated with the clothing.




Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 3, Shirts


Book Description

This is the third volume in a seven volume set covering the uniforms worn by U.S. Army Ground Forces during World War II. It includes the Quartermaster names, a description of each article, color photographs, a list of manufacturers, and supply information such as issue and original cost.







Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II.


Book Description

This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.




Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 1 Coats and Jackets, Part I


Book Description

This book is one of a series of books on uniforms used by the U.S. Army Ground Forces during World War II. This volume covers service coats, field jackets, overcoats and mackinaw coats. It contains written descriptions and photographs to help the reader to positively identify the uniforms covered. It also includes information on how the uniform item was issued to troops, as well as a list of the manufacturers of the item.




Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 6, Footwear


Book Description

This is volume 6 of a 7 volume set on the uniforms used by the U.S. Army Ground Forces during World War II. The book covers the footwear of the ground troops - boots, shoes, overshoes, and leggings. Each item is described and has color photographs as well as how the item was issued, its stock number run, and the price it cost at the time. Also included is the known manufacturers of the item. References for the book are contained in the series addendum.




Khaki Drill & Jungle Green


Book Description

The new paperback edition of Khaki Drill & Jungle Green offers the most detailed examination ever published of the tropical uniforms issued to all three services in the Mediterranean theatre and in South-East Asia during World War II. The evolution of tropical uniforms under the pressure of campaign experience between 1939 and 1945 is traced in Martin Brayley's nearly 300 striking color photographs, showing live models wearing rare original uniforms and equipment, and carrying period weapons, in authentic settings.