For King and Country: British Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II (Schiffer Military History Book): 1st Airborne Division 6th Airborne Division 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigadede
by Harlan Glenn
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Like New/New
- ISBN 10
- 0764307940
- ISBN 13
- 9780764307942
- Seller
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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
Condition: New with one flaw noted while taking photos. Please see photos
This hardcover book the first of a series of in-depth studies which covers the uniforms, equipment, insignia, weapons, vehicles, and personal items of the British and Commonwealth soldier of WWII. It covers the British Airborne soldier of the 1st and 6th divisions and the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade. The book contains over 540 color recreation and detail photos and over 65 unpublished war era B&W photographs.
Each branch of the Airborne is covered: paratroops, glider troops, divisional and administrative departments, and glider pilots as well as those liaison and attached troops. Published by Schiffer Publishing in 1999, is filled with detailed information and photographs and makes a nice addition to any Military History library.
This book is part of a large collection of WWII airplanes, army figures, and books, collected by a parent who was an 82nd Airborne Ranger. He was an avid collector, as well as a historian. All items have been stored in a smoke free environment.
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- Bookseller
- A Ranger's Collection (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38
- Title
- For King and Country: British Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II (Schiffer Military History Book)
- Author
- Harlan Glenn
- Format/Binding
- Hard bound tight, good condition, bottom of binding cover has an area that appears wrinkled/compressed.
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0764307940
- ISBN 13
- 9780764307942
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- Atglen, Pennsylvania, U.s. A
- Date Published
- 1999
- Pages
- 192
- Size
- 12 x 9 x 1"
- Keywords
- WWII British Airborne, Uniforms, Insignias, Equipment
- Bookseller catalogs
- World War II; British; Insignias; Paratroopers; Airborne; Polish;
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