Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.8097309044
EAN num: 9782913903876
ISBN number: 2913903878
Label: Histoire and Collections
Manufacturer: Histoire and Collections
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 144
Printing Date: 2004-02
Publishing house: Histoire and Collections
Sale Popularity Level: 401583
Studio: Histoire and Collections
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Product Description:
This is spectacular new book from Europe's leading uniform and equipment publisher will follow in the footsteps as such classics from the past as From Doughboy to GI.
Histoire and Collections has earned a reputation for producing the finest, incredibly detailed and sumptuously illustrated books. Their technique reaches a new level with this latest book.
All the uniforms, insignia, badges, weapons and equipment of the ETO are described in detail and depicted in both photographs and full colour graphics.
This book is a must for any collector in the field.
REVIEWS
'This book must rate a perfect '10' for your reference library...the heavyweight champion of reference books for anyone interested in modeling the World War II G.I.'s and their equipment... one resource book that can just about do it all...This treasure book even concludes with a selection of some trophies 'liberated' from the other side. If you can only buy one book for your WWII G.I. references, buy Government Issue and see where the term 'G.I.' came from. Thank you, Mr. Enjames.'Historica Formus 3/05
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Important and majestic book regarding all material and items used by GI in WWII; extremely important for beginning collectors and modellers.
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This is the most in depth book I have found in colour on the subject of European Theater American WWII collectibles. This is my most favorite book on the subject and I highly recommend it if you are getting started in this hobby. It accompanies me to all shows I attend. But be careful, with more knowledge, comes the a greater want to buy the stuff! Highly recommended!
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I have collected since the early 70's and still don't know it all but this book tells me everything I need to know for the ETO. Would like to see the same book put out for the pacific theater. This book covers everything from the simpelest of items to the most advanced items for collectors. A must have for the military collector. This book is used by the National Veterans Memorial Museum for reference in their collection.
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As a World War II reenactor, there have been plenty of times when I've wanted to double check the information on a particular item. I'd seen this book for sale at a couple of shows, but shied away from the price. Finding it at Amazon for much less sealed the deal.
Want to ID a division patch? Need to know where the "U.S." pin belongs on the service coat? Found a old military wool overcoat in the closet and want to know more about it? These questions and much more can be answered with this fantastic book. It has helped me several times, both before and after a militaria purchase. Dress uniforms, cold weather gear, equipment, weapons... everything you'd expect and everything you wouldn't. Gear for chaplains, female personnel, signal corps, engineers. Want to know what a Medical Department food tray looked like? Snow shoes by the Mountain troops? How about a company field desk? Chemical Department gloves? Ever wonder about what kind of cigarettes were included with the rations? Wonder no more. Just about the only area the book doesn't cover is anything to do with the Army Air Forces, which is a pity.
If I had known about the treasure trove of information that this book held within it's pages, I'd have scooped it up years ago. I anticipate using it for research for years to come.
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This book was recommended to me by a fellow US Army collector / enthusiast. It gives superb descriptions of each item, as well as detailed pictures. Since purchasing this book, I have realised just how valuable some of my collection is - & have also discovered the history behind some items that I thought were not that important. A must for any US Army enthusiast.
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