Geronimo!: U.S. Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II (Schiffer Military History) [Hardcover]

Bill Rentz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Schiffer Military History | Publication Date: December 1, 1998

This fully illustrated volume explores the uniforms, insignia, and equipment of American Airborne, Glider, Troop Carrier, and Airborne Engineers in World War II. Included are over 500 detailed, up-close images of individual items, and multi-side views of

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764306774
• ISBN-13: 978-0764306778
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > History > Military > Uniforms

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Novice beware!, November 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Geronimo!: U.S. Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

This book contributes virtually nothing new to this field - its contents are covered, and covered with greater accuracy and authority, in the books of Michel de Trez, John Andrews, and Gary Howard. Novice collectors of the artifacts of U.S. airborne forces will be especially ill-served by this book if they use it as an authoritative guide because of the author's indiscriminate use of replicas, more than a few of which are of poor quality. There are better books on this subject; do yourself a favor and seek them.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book a Must for the Collector or Military Miniaturist., May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Geronimo!: U.S. Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

190 pages of (mostly) color photographs. Chapter 1: Dress Uniforms. Chapter 2: Jump Jackets & Pants - good coverage of the pathfinder & other 1942 uniform articles, plus camoflage jacket/pants/cap. Chapter 3: Headgear; hard & soft - painted, netted, medic, MP, liners & training helments. Chapter 4: Boots (brief). Chapter 5: Insignia - You want insignia? We got insiginia - 30 pages worth. Chapter 6: Marine Corps Airborne - more camo, but also brief. Chapter 7: Troop Carrier and Airborne Engineers - some color & some interesting B&W aircraft shots. Chapter 8: Equipment: This is the mother lode! There's everything here, all the way down to photos of U.S. Army issue socks, underwear & necessary accoutrements for (hoped for) liberty in France. Includes some original WW2 photos of troops preparing to load up for the Sicilian operation. Chapter 9: Airborne Comparisons - This was a very nice bonus: color photos of WW2 British & German paratroop uniforms & equipment. The only criticism I can offer is that I wish Mr. Rentz had expanded this last chapter substantially. Could this possibly lead to one or more sequals? Bottom line: I'm quite pleased to add this volume to my collection. If you paint military figures pertaining to this particular era, you will enjoy this book!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a well researched book !! Roll on volume 2., May 2, 1999

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This review is from: Geronimo!: U.S. Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II (Schiffer Military History) (Hardcover)

Collectors and historians alike have been waiting for this authoritive book. This is a benchmark for the genre.