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The British Soldier, Vol. 2:From D-Day to VE-Day
The latest Histoire & Collections book depicts the British Army from Normandy to VE Day in unprecedented detail. Because of the extensive coverage of armored vehicles, this volume will prove to be especially useful to modelers and dioramists. Over 600 color illustrations including wartime photos, detail shots of original items and plates covering camouflage and markings.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published January 3, 1998
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July 31, 2011
An excellent 2 volume set; some typos as pointed out in other reviews, and the numbers on the vehicle marking charts are missing in some cases. Still, so much information between two covers as to make this one an essential part of any library, with the obvious cautions attached as caveats.
Much reseach went into this, and many good period photos along with contemporary reconstructions. Models look a little too French (because they are) but that is a minor quibble. Worth the price and a great reference for formation organization, vehicle markings, and uniform insignia. Used in conjunction with other sources specializing on matters of insignia (Brian L. Davis or MAA 187) and uniforms (TOMMY) you can't go wrong.
Much reseach went into this, and many good period photos along with contemporary reconstructions. Models look a little too French (because they are) but that is a minor quibble. Worth the price and a great reference for formation organization, vehicle markings, and uniform insignia. Used in conjunction with other sources specializing on matters of insignia (Brian L. Davis or MAA 187) and uniforms (TOMMY) you can't go wrong.
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