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Informationen zum Autor Gordon L. Rottman Klappentext Camouflage at the tactical level - i.e. by individual soldiers and small units - was standard practice for all World War II armies, since battlefield camouflage was one of many tactical techniques and skills essential for survival, and for the success of both defensive and offensive operations. Nevertheless, it was often poorly taught during training, and - at first - neglected by units under pressure of events. Troops therefore had to learn the hard way just how essential it was to master these techniques, given the long effective range of weapons and the effectiveness of enemy reconnaissance. This book explains and illustrates the actual materials and techniques adopted (both successfully, and unsuccessfully) by tactical units - i.e. the concealment of personnel, weapons, equipment, field positions, and movement by infantry riflemen and weapons crews, artillerymen, and vehicle crews. It covers all areas and seasons in the European and Mediterranean theaters of operations, for the US, British, German, and Soviet armies. It includes camouflage of the person, personal equipment, and weapons; natural materials and "expedient" techniques; issued camouflage materials such as nets, ponchos, etc; the principles of camouflaging equipment and vehicles, of positioning and terrain integration, the effects of light and shadow, and the use of decoy and dummy positions. Featuring meticulous full-color artwork and specially selected period photographs, this absorbing study casts new light on the camouflaging techniques developed by the major armies of World War II on a host of European battlefields. Vorwort Featuring meticulous full-color artwork and specially selected period photographs, this absorbing study casts new light on the tactical camouflaging techniques developed by the US, British, Soviet, and German armies fighting in Europe during World War II. Zusammenfassung Explains and illustrates the materials and techniques adopted by tactical units - concealment of personnel, weapons, field positions, and movement by infantry riflemen and weapons crews, artillerymen, and vehicle crews. This book covers areas and seasons in the European and Mediterranean theaters of operations, for US, British, and Soviet armies. Inhaltsverzeichnis The basic principles /Camouflage techniques: positioning and terrain integration - light conditions /Camouflaging the soldier: face and hands - uniforms - personal equipment and weapons /Fighting positions: expedient materials - field camouflage items - netting /Camouflage painting of vehicles - artillery - equipment - facilities /Camouflaging and concealment of assembly areas and routes /Examples of ineffective camouflage /Use of dummy and decoy equipment and positions /Bibliography /Index...
