Armed Forces of World War II

Hardcover with dust jacket. Andrew Mollo, Author. 365 colour drawings by Malcolm McGregor and Pierre Turner. Approximate size, 9.25 x 12. Orbis publishing Limited. Total 312 pages. Contains color and black and white illustrations. Printed in Hong Kong by South China Printing Company. 1982 Reprinted, First published in Great Britain by Orbis Publishing Ltd., London, 1981. The dust jacket corners have small tear, a small tear at the top spine, light to minor shelfwear. The boards are a lime green cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Uniforms, Insignia and Organisation. "For many years, military historians and artists, collectors of militaria, wargamers, 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 work provides just such a record." The text in this book "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. 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." The spine is tight and straight. Pages are free of markings and tears. An excellent book with lots of details. Hard to locate in most used stores. Don't let this one get away. *10BC1