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Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces: Uniforms and Equipment 1932-45
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Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces: Uniforms and Equipment 1932-45 Paperback - 2006

by Gary Nila; Robert A. Rolfe; Christa Hook (Illustrator)


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Gary Nila is a former Los Angeles Police Officer and FBI Special Agent who now works as an investigator with Northrop Grumman Corporation Air Combat Systems. He has been a collector of World War II Japanese military uniforms and equipment for over 30 years. Robert Rolfe is retired from the US Postal Service, and has collected WWII Japanese Military uniforms and equipment for over 42 years. Robert has one of the largest and most complete SNLF collections in the world. Robert lives with his wife in Burbank, CA.

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  • Title Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces: Uniforms and Equipment 1932-45
  • Author Gary Nila; Robert A. Rolfe; Christa Hook (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey Publishing (UK), Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Date June 27, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781846031007 / 1846031001
  • Weight 0.37 lbs (0.17 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.68 x 7.26 x 0.14 in (24.59 x 18.44 x 0.36 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Cultural Region: Asian - Japanese
    • Interdisciplinary Studies: Asian - General
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006494174
  • Dewey Decimal Code 356.16

Media reviews

"Nila's text is a comprehensive treatment of the history of the SNLF and descriptions of their uniforms, equipment, insignia and weapons. Included are breathtaking, never before published wartime photos. The centerpiece of the book is Rolfe's extensive collection of original SNLF equipment. Photographed on real human models these stunning photos represent front and back of officers and enlisted men in each of the SNLF uniforms. Rolfe's collection includes rarities like their bullet proof vests, helmets and all equipment carried by the troops. For anyone interested in the SNLF, this book is one of the only references available in English." -www.pacificwrecks.com

"This book is not only for those with lots of standard Imperial Japanese Army and Navy figures who want to paint something different. The information and photos included make this book a great one to have if you are interested in Pacific Island fighting and the Japanese forces. I used the writing on a flag from one of the photos as the basis for a converted IJA figure of my own!" -Michael Koznarsky, Gamers Closet

About the author

Gary Nila is a former Los Angeles Police Officer and FBI Special Agent who now works as an investigator with Northrop Grumman Corporation Air Combat Systems. He has been a collector of World War II Japanese military uniforms and equipment for over 30 years. Robert Rolfe is retired from the US Postal Service, and has collected WWII Japanese Military uniforms and equipment for over 42 years. Robert has one of the largest and most complete SNLF collections in the world. Robert lives with his wife in Burbank, CA.
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