German Uniforms of the Third Reich: 1933-1945 [Paperback]

Brian L. Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1980

During the Third Reich, almost every German wore a uniform, whether military or civil. Nearly 250 of the most important ones appear here, modeled by their most typical wearers. The paintings--based on contemporary photographs for accuracy-depict all the primary styles with their headdresses and insignias. Descriptive sections explain each uniform's place in the hierarchy, the battle roles of the wearer, and a fascinating range of detail. 224 pages, 240 color illus., 7 1/2 x 9 1/2.

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About the Author

M J Whitley is an expert of the post-World War One German Navy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Arco Pub (August 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0668049405
• ISBN-13: 978-0668049405
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,130,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for History Fans, Militeria Buffs, and Modellers Alike., April 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: German Uniforms of the Third Reich 1933-1945 (Paperback)

I was looking for a book that showed every possible style of uniform used by German soldiers, officers, and civilians during WWII and this was the perfect book. Each uniform is painted from an actual photograph, and the color schemes have been meticuluously researched to provide for a very good resource. My only disappointment came from the fact that the book does not include insignias, awards, or medals.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference source, August 15, 2000

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Carlos Santillan (Mexico City, Mexico.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: German Uniforms of the Third Reich 1933-1945 (Paperback)

This book is pretty useful for all those interested on German militaria and that want to reproduce or customize German World War II uniforms. The second section of the book explains the uniforms depicted.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Compilation but..., December 21, 2005

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Greg (TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: German Uniforms of the Third Reich, 1933-45 (Blandford colour series) (Paperback)

240 different uniform illustrations "a la" Osprey, very impressive and very well rendered but... only a handful of combat/fighting uniforms.
so if you are looking for equipment references this will leave a sour taste in your mouth, considering the book go for $80 or so used nowadays...
On the other hand 80 bucks for 240 color plates, definitely puts away the slim ospreys ( no comparison on the historical, references, thorough detailing, additional pictures and complete background though...)

so if you're looking for fancy officers' parade uniforms, evening tuxedos, german red cross volunteers, nurses, female auxiliaries, youth and SA brown shirts, coal miners surveyers, railway police officers and other obscur female auxiliaries, this is the book for you.
If you're looking for paratroopers' camouflage patterns and eastern front grenadiers' reversible snow jacket, then this is the wrong book, stick with osprey.

book is tiny too. paperback is 5x7.