Camouflage Uniforms - International Combat Dress 1940-2010

The term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at the time put the bulk of their efforts into the concealment of artillery, vehicles, observation posts and bunkers. It was not until the Second World War that all major combatant nations issued camouflage uniforms better designed to disguise profile, and also tailored to the appropriate theatre of war. Camouflage Uniforms contains nearly 400 color images showing how armed forces all around the world have developed their own methods of concealing troops, often in response to their unique local environments. Studio photographs clearly show the uniforms with their patterns and colors and with explanatory captions this is an essential volume for collectors and military historians.

About the author

Martin J Brayley is a professional photographer and author, specializing in works on uniforms and militaria. He served in the armed forces for 24 years, and has a keen interest in all aspects of military history, particularly the uniforms and equipment of the 20th century. He is also a dedicated military researcher and collector and a regular contributor to the French magazine Militaria. He has had many books published by Crowood including The World War II Tommy - British Army Uniforms, Europe 1939-45 and Khaki Drill and Jungle Green - British Tropical Uniforms 1939-45.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Brayley, Martin J Brayley, Martin J. Brayley
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2009
• EAN: 9781847971371
• ISBN: 978-1-84797-137-1
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 296 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 622 g
• Illustrations: 400 colour photographs, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert, Raster, farbig
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Firearms & Weapons, c 2000 to c 2010, c 2000 to c 2009, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Militaria, arms & armour, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Militaria, arms and armour, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Subjects & Themes / Military