Advertisement
| ww2 us army uniform guide: U.S. Army Uniforms of World War II Shelby L. Stanton, 1994-10 Illustrates and documents the clothing and individual equipment used by American soldiers during the First World War. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: German Army Uniforms of World War II Stephen Bull, 2021-02-04 In the years after World War I, the defeated and much-reduced German Army developed new clothing and personal equipment that drew upon the lessons learned in the trenches. In place of the wide variety of uniforms and insignia that had been worn by the Imperial German Army, a standardized approach was followed, culminating in the uniform items introduced in the 1930s as the Nazi Party came to shape every aspect of German national life. The outbreak of war in 1939 prompted further adaptations and simplifications of uniforms and insignia, while the increasing use of camouflaged items and the accelerated pace of weapons development led to the appearance of new clothing and personal equipment. Medals and awards increased in number as the war went on, with grades being added for existing awards and new decorations introduced to reflect battlefield feats. Specialists such as mountain troops, tank crews and combat engineers were issued distinctive uniform items and kit, while the ever-expanding variety of fronts on which the German Army fought – from the North African desert to the Russian steppe – prompted the rapid development of clothing and equipment for different climates and conditions. In addition, severe shortages of raw materials and the demands of clothing and equipping an army that numbered in the millions forced the simplification of many items and the increasing use of substitute materials in their manufacture. In this fully illustrated book noted authority Dr Stephen Bull examines the German Army's wide range of uniforms, personal equipment, weapons, medals and awards, and offers a comprehensive guide to the transformation that the German Army soldier underwent in the period from September 1939 to May 1945. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II Jonathan North, 2015-07 This is an expert guide to the uniforms of Britain, America, Germany, USSR and Japan, together with other Axis and Allied forces. It is an incredible directory of the military personnel of the period, with 600 images, including photographs and illustrations of uniforms, kit, weaponry and equipment. It analyses the context of the conflict, and the ideology and politics that motivated the various national forces, as well as the experience of the soldiers who fought on the front lines. World War II was a huge conflict, fought on different fronts, covering diverse terrain and involving the fighting men of dozens of nations. At the outbreak of war in 1945 military uniforms had changed little from those worn by the soldiers of World War I, but as the conflict progressed changes were made to adapt to fighting and living conditions. This book covers in detail what the soldiers who fought in the war wore, from British infantrymen in Normandy to Japanese troops in Burma, and from Finnish ski divisions to female Chinese partisans. Lavishly illustrated, with intricate insignia detail, this book offers a definitive visual study of a pivotal period of history. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The Armed Forces of World War II Andrew Mollo, 2002-02-01 For many years, military historians and artists, collectors of militaria, war-gamers and war enthusiasts in general have felt the need for a comprehensive record of the uniforms, insignia and organisation of the fighting men of World War II. This remarkable book provides just such a record. Andrew Mollo is one of the leading British military historians with a worldwide reputation and his book is the result of years of study and research. His text not only details the design of uniforms and insignia but also describes their effectiveness in the field and how this affected the fighting ability of the troops themselves. An impressive series of 350 full-colour drawings has been specially commissioned for this book. These are supported by 160 photographs of the combatants in action, along with 53 plates of insignia. The authenticity of the drawings, together with the comprehensive descriptions, make The Armed Forces of World War II an invaluable source of reference for all students of military uniform. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms William K. Emerson, 1996 army branches - infantry, artillery, cavalry, and engineers - as well as the service and support branches comprising doctors and nurses, chaplains, musicians, quartermasters, military police, and the many others who have made up the U.S. Army. Insignia worn by all soldiers, such as eagles, devices with the letters US, and other letters and numbers, are also described and illustrated. Historians, military collectors, military reenactors, antique dealers and collectors, |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Deutsche Soldaten Agustin Saiz, 2008-11 A visual history of the German soldier, providing a unique insight into how they lived, ate, maintained themselves at the front, and how they behaved when out of line, through a collection of personal items and artifacts they left behind. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Uniforms of the German Soldier A. M. De Quesada, 2006 Through periods of glory, defeat and renaissance, the German Army uniform has evolved. Prussianistic and Germanic traditions have remained strong throughout the uniform's history, and can still be found in the insignia and equipment of the present-day soldier. In 1870 the uniforms worn by Imperial German soldiers varied between the different principalities. The spiked helmet (pickelhaube) was first adopted by Prussia in 1842, but it was later used throughout Germany. The pickelhaube was made out of leather, with metal reinforcement and a metal spike. It went through a number of modifications, such as the introduction of a round visor and the replacement of the rear spine. Within the colonies, there was even greater variation in uniform and equipment. In German East Africa, the soldiers wore white service uniforms with white tropical helmets and the national cockade of black, white and red. The East Asia Brigade wore a field gray jacket with four front pockets lined with leather, designed for carrying cartridges. Uniforms of the German Soldier has more than thirty color photographs and more than 300 black-and-white photographs, giving the reader an unparalleled analysis. Each photograph is accompanied with a detailed caption, explaining interesting aspects of the soldier's uniform, insignia and equipment. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures Michael Farnworth, 2019-01-31 The step-by-step building and painting guides in this book illustrate figures in scales from 1/150 to 1/32, which equates to wargame figures sizes from 10mm to 54mm. There are painting recipes featured for twenty- five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. These are: Afrika Korps; Fallschirmjager (parachutists); Feldgendarmerie (military police); Gebirgsjager (mountain troops); Heer (army); Panzer (tank crews); Waffen SS and U-boat crew. Preparation and assembly of white metal and plastic figures is covered in detail, and tutorials include techniques for building a wargames army quickly. Foreword by Rick Priestley it will appeal to all historical wargamers, particularly those interested in WWII and those interested in diorama making and figure modelling. Gives painting recipes for twenty-five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. The latest materials and techniques are covered which will benefit beginners as well as experienced modellers. Superbly illsutrated with 291 colour images. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Uniforms of World War II Peter Darman, 1998 Features over 250 full-color illustrations of uniforms from 30 countries in World War II, accompanied by detailed histories and descriptions. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The Women's Army Corps Judith Bellafaire, 1993 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Air Force Combat Units of World War II Maurer Maurer, 1961 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Modern Military Uniforms Chris McNab, 2000 Includes: U.S. and Canada, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, Europe, Israel, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South Pacific, India and Pakistan, and Latin America; and webbing and equipment. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Women in Uniform Collective, 2017-02-22 MILITARY HISTORY. Women's participation in the Second World War is often overlooked, yet thousands of them wore their uniform, working mainly as nurses, but offering also other services, such as managing the enrollment of men in military units. The movement started on a large scale in Great Britain and the Soviet Union, followed by United States and to a lesser extent France, Germany and Italy. With over fifty female volunteer from all over the world represented in colour photographs, this guide will be indispensable for all uniform lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts of military history. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: German Uniforms of the Third Reich, 1933-1945 Brian Leigh Davis, Pierre Turner, 1997 During the Third Reich, almost every German wore a uniform, whether military or civil. Nearly 250 of the most important ones appear here, modeled by their most typical wearers. The paintings -- based on contemporary photographs for accuracy-depict all the primary styles ptive sections explain each uniform's place in the hierarchy, the battle roles of the wearer, and a fascinating range of detail. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Military Uniforms Visual Encyclopedia Sarah Uttridge, 2011 More than 650 colour illustrations--Cover. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The Procurement and Training of Ground Combat Troops Robert Roswell Palmer, Bell Irvin Wiley, William R. Keast, 1948 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: National Park Service Uniforms: Badges and insignia, 1894-1991 R. Bryce Workman, 1991 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The G.I. Collector's Guide: U.S. Army Service Forces Catalog, European Theater of Operations Henri-Paul Enjames, 2022-09-21 In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favorite drinks or candy bars, and seemingly anything else they might require. This comprehensive reference book brings together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943–45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs, including close-ups of the labels to aid identification of items. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. This second volume of the G.I. Collector's Guide is fully revised with the addition of sections including personal equipment, trophies and souvenirs, the wartime draft and Stateside training, and the life of POWs in German camps. More than one thousand new artifacts with detailed captions are featured in this completely revised new work. Expert Henri-Paul Enjames describes all variations of uniform, insignia, badges, weapons, and equipment in detail. As a complete catalog with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa's kit found in the attic and to collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Naval, Marine, and Air Force Uniforms of World War 2 Andrew Mollo, 1976 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Infantry in Battle Infantry School (U.S.), 1934 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Writers' Program (U.S.). Oregon, 1942 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Medical Support of the Army Air Forces in World War II United States. Air Force Medical Service, Mae Mills Link, Hubert Anderson Coleman, 1955 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book United States Government Us Army, 2019-12-14 This manual, TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book: The Guide for Initial Entry Soldiers August 2019, is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who join our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army. The pamphlet introduces Solders to the Army Ethic, Values, Culture of Trust, History, Organizations, and Training. It provides information on pay, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist you and your Families. The Soldier's Blue Book is mandated reading and will be maintained and available during BCT/OSUT and AIT.This pamphlet applies to all active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters, TRADOC. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: American Airpower Comes Of Age—General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold’s World War II Diaries Vol. II [Illustrated Edition] Gen. Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold, 2015-11-06 Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 180 maps, plans, and photos. Gen Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold, US Army Air Forces (AAF) Chief of Staff during World War II, maintained diaries for his several journeys to various meetings and conferences throughout the conflict. Volume 1 introduces Hap Arnold, the setting for five of his journeys, the diaries he kept, and evaluations of those journeys and their consequences. General Arnold’s travels brought him into strategy meetings and personal conversations with virtually all leaders of Allied forces as well as many AAF troops around the world. He recorded his impressions, feelings, and expectations in his diaries. Maj Gen John W. Huston, USAF, retired, has captured the essence of Henry H. Hap Arnold—the man, the officer, the AAF chief, and his mission. Volume 2 encompasses General Arnold’s final seven journeys and the diaries he kept therein. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Taking Leave, Taking Liberties Aaron Hiltner, 2020-09-01 American soldiers overseas during World War II were famously said to be “overpaid, oversexed, and over here.” But the assaults, rapes, and other brutal acts didn’t only happen elsewhere, far away from a home front depicted as safe and unscathed by the “good war.” To the contrary, millions of American and Allied troops regularly poured into ports like New York and Los Angeles while on leave. Euphemistically called “friendly invasions,” these crowds of men then forced civilians to contend with the same kinds of crime and sexual assault unfolding in places like Britain, France, and Australia. With unsettling clarity, Aaron Hiltner reveals what American troops really did on the home front. While GIs are imagined to have spent much of the war in Europe or the Pacific, before the run-up to D-Day in the spring of 1944 as many as 75% of soldiers were stationed in US port cities, including more than three million who moved through New York City. In these cities, largely uncontrolled soldiers sought and found alcohol and sex, and the civilians living there—women in particular—were not safe from the violence fomented by these de facto occupying armies. Troops brought their pocketbooks and demand for “dangerous fun” to both red-light districts and city centers, creating a new geography of vice that challenged local police, politicians, and civilians. Military authorities, focused above all else on the war effort, invoked written and unwritten legal codes to grant troops near immunity to civil policing and prosecution. The dangerous reality of life on the home front was well known at the time—even if it has subsequently been buried beneath nostalgia for the “greatest generation.” Drawing on previously unseen military archival records, Hiltner recovers a mostly forgotten chapter of World War II history, demonstrating that the war’s ill effects were felt all over—including by those supposedly safe back home. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: World Army Uniforms Since 1939 Andrew Mollo, Digby Smith, 1986 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Winter Uniforms of the German Army and Luftwaffe in World War II Vincent Slegers, 2011 This is the first thorough and in-depth study to cover all aspects of the winter uniforms issued to and used by the ground-based troops of the German Army and Air Force during World War II. This book offers a definite overview, covering all uniform pieces and accessories, ranging from coats to scarves, and their developments, used materials, insignia and markings. The book is clearly illustrated with over 180 period black-and-white images and illustrations and up to 200 contemporary, full-color photographs, resulting in an overview with unprecedented detail. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The Organization of Ground Combat Troops Kent Roberts Greenfield, Robert Roswell Palmer, Bell Irvin Wiley, 2004 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: From One Leader to Another Combat Studies Institute Press, 2013-05 This work is a collection of observations, insights, and advice from over 50 serving and retired Senior Non-Commissioned Officers. These experienced Army leaders have provided for the reader, outstanding mentorship on leadership skills, tasks, and responsibilities relevant to our Army today. There is much wisdom and advice from one leader to another in the following pages. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The US Army in World War II (1) Mark Henry, 2012-05-20 When World War II broke out in September 1939 the US Army – starved of resources since 1919 – numbered just 174,000 men. By VJ-Day, 2 September 1945, a total of 8.3 million had served in an army which had risen to a stable strength of 91 divisions. The Army's contribution to the war against Japan – 20 divisions and numerous smaller units – has tended to be overshadowed by the exploits of the much smaller Marine Corps. This first of three titles describes the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the US Army in the CBI and the Central and South-West Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Men-at-Arms 342, 347 and 350 are also available as a single volume special edition as 'The US Army in World War II”. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Guardians of the Republic Ernest F. Fisher, 2001 This is the definitive work on one of the least studied aspects of military history -- the non-commissioned officer. Since colonial America, NCOs have played pivotal roles in the administration, training, morale, and fighting effectiveness of the Army. The author traces the evolution of NCO duties; their rank and insignia; relationship to officers; their training (or non-training); and the professional development scheme initiated after the Vietnam experience which produced the finest non-commissioned officer corps in the world. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The Armed Forces Officer Richard Moody Swain, Albert C. Pierce, 2017 In 1950, when he commissioned the first edition of The Armed Forces Officer, Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall told its author, S.L.A. Marshall, that American military officers, of whatever service, should share common ground ethically and morally. In this new edition, the authors methodically explore that common ground, reflecting on the basics of the Profession of Arms, and the officer's special place and distinctive obligations within that profession and especially to the Constitution. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: U.S. Naval Amphibious Forces Jeff Warner, 2007 Volume Three in the series, this book is a detailed examination of the uniforms and equipment used by elite and specialty units of the American Navy during World War II. Collectors and history scholars will marvel at the array of previously unpublished text and imagery covering such elusive subjects as pre-war landing parties, the Seabees, Naval Beach Battalions, Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams. Obscure and little known specialties are also highlighted including Scouts and Raiders, Beach Jumpers, Shore Fire Control Parties, Hard-Hat Salvage Divers and more. Hundreds of rare and exceptional artifacts are showcased in addition to complete original uniforms modeled in realistic settings with accurate descriptions of their wartime use. Condensed unit histories of the Seabee battalions, beach battalions, UDT teams and NCDU teams are also cataloged for the first time in one volume. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: The Army Air Forces in World War II: Plans and early operations, January 1939 to August 1942 , 1948 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Make Do and Mend Great Britain. Ministry of Information, 2007 First published by the Ministry of Information in 1943--T.p. verso. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Uniforms of the Roman World Kevin F. Kiley, 2013 This title details the uniforms of the Roman army and its enemies, from the first decades of tribal warfare in Italy, through the republican and imperial periods, up to the end of the eastern Roman Empire. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: FM 34-52 Intelligence Interrogation Department of Department of the Army, 2017-12-13 The 1992 edition of the FM 34-52 Intelligence Interrogation Field Manual. |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Army Dress Manual Australia. Army Office, 1979 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Uniform Buttons of the United States Warren K. Tice, 1997 |
| ww2 us army uniform guide: Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States United States. War Department. Inspector General's Office, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin Baron von Steuben, 1794 |
World War II - Wikipedia
World War II [b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's …
World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants,
Jun 6, 2025 · World War II, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers — Germany, Italy, and Japan —and …
World War II: Facts & Info About the Bloodiest War in History
When did World War II Start? September 1, 1939. When did World War II End? September 2, 1945. Where Did World War II Take Place? Europe, Pacific, Atlantic, South-East Asia, China, …
World War II Major Events Timeline | Masterpiece - PBS
Discover the pivotal events between 1918 and 1942 that shaped the first half of World War II. This timeline traces that path from the bitter conclusion of the First World War through the …
BBC - History: World War Two
Explore a detailed timeline of World War Two - the causes, events, soldiers and its aftermath. Discover facts about what happened during the most destructive war in history.
Timeline of World War II From 1939 to 1945 - ThoughtCo
May 2, 2025 · World War II (WWII) was a long and bloody war that lasted about six years. Officially beginning on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland, World War II …
WW2 Dates & Timeline | Holocaust Encyclopedia | Holocaust …
Nov 15, 2021 · World War II was the largest and most destructive conflict in history. Learn about key WWII dates in this timeline of events, including when WW2 started and ended.
Explore WWII History | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
In World War II, the three great Allied powers—Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union—formed a Grand Alliance that was the key to victory. But the alliance partners did not …
World War II: Summary, Combatants & Facts | HISTORY
Oct 29, 2009 · World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
World War 2 Facts: Timelines and Definitions - History
World War 2 Facts — What Started WW2? Although a variety of different factors caused World War Two, the main event and the trigged for what started WW2 was Germany’s invasion of …
World War II - Wikipedia
World War II [b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's …
World War II | Facts, Summary, History, Dates, Combatants,
Jun 6, 2025 · World War II, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers — Germany, Italy, and Japan —and …
World War II: Facts & Info About the Bloodiest War in History
When did World War II Start? September 1, 1939. When did World War II End? September 2, 1945. Where Did World War II Take Place? Europe, Pacific, Atlantic, South-East Asia, China, …
World War II Major Events Timeline | Masterpiece - PBS
Discover the pivotal events between 1918 and 1942 that shaped the first half of World War II. This timeline traces that path from the bitter conclusion of the First World War through the …
BBC - History: World War Two
Explore a detailed timeline of World War Two - the causes, events, soldiers and its aftermath. Discover facts about what happened during the most destructive war in history.
Timeline of World War II From 1939 to 1945 - ThoughtCo
May 2, 2025 · World War II (WWII) was a long and bloody war that lasted about six years. Officially beginning on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland, World War II …
WW2 Dates & Timeline | Holocaust Encyclopedia | Holocaust …
Nov 15, 2021 · World War II was the largest and most destructive conflict in history. Learn about key WWII dates in this timeline of events, including when WW2 started and ended.
Explore WWII History | The National WWII Museum | New …
In World War II, the three great Allied powers—Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union—formed a Grand Alliance that was the key to victory. But the alliance partners did not …
World War II: Summary, Combatants & Facts | HISTORY
Oct 29, 2009 · World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
World War 2 Facts: Timelines and Definitions - History
World War 2 Facts — What Started WW2? Although a variety of different factors caused World War Two, the main event and the trigged for what started WW2 was Germany’s invasion of …
