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Fighting Men of World War II
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Fighting Men of World War II Hardback - 2008

by David Miller

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From the publisher

  • Designed to be the standard reference on Allied soldiers in World War II
  • Covers troops from the United States, Great Britain, Russia, and more
  • Original photos from museums and private collections as well as specially taken color photos of uniforms and equipment
    This companion volume to Fighting Men of World War II: Axis Forces (978-0-8117-0277-5) offers a comprehensive, full-color look at the clothing (such as boots, pants, helmet, tunic, greatcoat, camouflage, and badges), equipment, weapons, and rations of Allied soldiers in World War II. Also included are popular items, such as lighters, that were carried by many troops but were not standard issue. The accompanying text describes the items and compares them to those of other armies. The result is a complete picture of the daily life and conditions of the fighting men of all Allied countries. It is an essential reference work for all military historians, collectors, and general readers.

    • Details

    • Title Fighting Men of World War II
    • Author David Miller
    • Binding Hardback
    • Edition 1st Edition
    • Pages 384
    • Volumes 1
    • Language ENG
    • Publisher Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA
    • Publication date 2008-11
    • Illustrated Yes
    • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
    • ISBN 9780811703741 / 0811703746
    • Weight 4.26 lbs (1.93 kg)
    • Dimensions 12.24 x 9.36 x 1.1 in (31.09 x 23.77 x 2.79 cm)
    • Themes
      • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Category History - Military / War
    • Library of Congress subjects Infantry - Equipment - History - 20th century, World War, 1939-1945 - Equipment and supplies
    • Dewey Decimal Code 940.541

    About the author

    David Miller is a former officer in the British armed forces who served in the Falklands, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Singapore. He has also worked for Jane's Information Group, where he edited Jane's Major Warships 1997. He lives in England.

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