A study of the US Army during World War II. It explores the campaigns fought by the army in the Pacific, the Mediterranean and North West Europe. Topics covered include divisional organization, the variety of uniforms worn, the equipment and weapons used, tanks, battle honours, and more. Particularly interesting units such as mountain, Japanese-American and African-American troops are also studied.
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"Besides being very useful for modelers the book has a great deal of information for the armchair historian on the weapons, uniforms, and equipment of the American forces in World War II. " -Rodger Cole, Historicus Forma (December 2004)
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Mark R. Henry is a lifelong student of military history and an experienced re-enactor of many periods. He served in the US Army as a signals officer from 1981-90, in Germany, Texas and Korea. He holds a BA degree in History and is currently working for his Master's. His special interest lies in the United States' armed forces of the 20th century. Mike Chappell spent 22 years in infantry soldiering, retiring in 1974 as RSM of the 1st Bn., The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Since beginning to paint military subjects in 1968 Mike has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has been a prolific artist and author for Osprey for well over 20 years. He currently lives and works in Kent, UK.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good and complete, in just 144 pages,
This review is from: The US Army in World War II (General Military) (Paperback)
Wanna know something about the US Army in the 2nd World War? Then look no further if time is critical. Like many of Osprey's products, this amalgamation of the three Men-at-Arms titles is a godsend to the modeler and wargamer and carries the day with Osprey's susccinct and no-fluff style! Bravo!
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A Good solid look at the Green Machine of WW II,
By David D. Lawson "A Legend in his own mind" (The Peoples Republic of California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
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This book would make for a solid addition to any serious Military Bluff book collection who is interested in FDR's Army.
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Guide to the uniforms and equipment of the US Army in the Pacific, Mediterranean and North West Europe.,
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This is the Bind-Up of three tittles dedicated to the uniforms and equipment of the US Army in the Pacific, Mediterranean and North West Europe.(Part of the Osprey Men-at-Arms series,numbers, 342, 347, 350) each parts includes a campaign summary, organisation, combat uniforms, equipment, weapons and a divisional campaign service and shoulder patches.
There is a total of 24 color plates of uniforms by military illustrator Mike Chappell with many rare photographs, the text by Mark R. Henry contains a wealth of information of many not so know units, like the Nisei(100Bn) with 1500 strong, was formed mainly from Hawaiian National Guardsmen of Japanese-American descent, the African-American troops, the women's army auxiliary corps(WAAC)and medical services. For the famous Airborne and Rangers units little space has been devoted and for the Air force you would have to look in other titles. This is a good introducction guide for both modellers and others interested in history, in some parts the text is very brief but the Author tries to give us a detailed information about the Army's structure, I found interesting the notes on the equioment of Armored, Mechanised Cavalry and tank destroyer units well-researched, comprehensive, not the definete guide but highly readable introduction for the novice.
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THE ALLIED WAR EFFORT in the Pacific may be divided into four theatres of operations: China-Burma-India (CBI), and the South, South-West and Central Pacific. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
thigh cargo pockets, mountain trousers, integral belt, divisional patch, buckle boots, service coat, branch insignia, aid pouch, web equipment, rank chevrons, overseas cap, slash pockets, campaign stars, matching trousers, field jacket, infantry sergeant, combat jackets, jump boots, service dress, combat uniform, plastic buttons Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Infantry Division, World War, Armored Division, North Africa, Air Corps, New Guinea, Inf Regt, Battle of the Bulge, South-West Pacific, Special Service Force, Airborne Task Force, Air Force, Marine Corps, Armored Force, Cavalry Division, Distinguished Unit Citation, Signal Corps, Women's Army Corps, National Guard, New Georgia, Browning Automatic Rifle, Combat Command, Corps of Engineers, Gothic Line, Military Police New!
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THE ALLIED WAR EFFORT in the Pacific may be divided into four theatres of operations: China-Burma-India (CBI), and the South, South-West and Central Pacific. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
thigh cargo pockets, mountain trousers, integral belt, divisional patch, buckle boots, service coat, branch insignia, aid pouch, web equipment, rank chevrons, overseas cap, slash pockets, campaign stars, matching trousers, field jacket, infantry sergeant, combat jackets, jump boots, service dress, combat uniform, plastic buttons Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Infantry Division, World War, Armored Division, North Africa, Air Corps, New Guinea, Inf Regt, Battle of the Bulge, South-West Pacific, Special Service Force, Airborne Task Force, Air Force, Marine Corps, Armored Force, Cavalry Division, Distinguished Unit Citation, Signal Corps, Women's Army Corps, National Guard, New Georgia, Browning Automatic Rifle, Combat Command, Corps of Engineers, Gothic Line, Military Police New!
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- Flying Fortress by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
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- The Deadly Brotherhood by John McManus in Back Matter
- Omaha Beach: A Flawed Victory by Adrian R Lewis on page 137
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