Helmets of the ETO: A Historical and Technical Guide [Hardcover]

Regis Giard (Author), Frederic Blais (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2008

This book proposes a complete study of the variants in the manufacturing of the M1 helmet, illustrated with more than 700 full-color photos and presents a new selection of helmets coming from the woodwork, stemming from private collections and museums.

The technical evolution of the M1 and its paratrooper conversions M2 and M1 C is summarized in the form of plans and clear synthesis boards. The selection of more than 120 helmets evokes, from Normandy to Germany, the battles of the European Theatre of operation.

Numerous photos reveal their peculiarity, pictograms summarize their technical characteristics and legends tell their history. These material witnesses bring to life a conflict which ravaged the western Europe.

REVIEWS

"At first I thought a book about a type of combat helmet, how interesting can this be? Well, let me tell you, this book covers the M1 helmet completely from design to combat history in World War II. The neat thing is that this book has stories to tell about a collected series of M1 helmets that were found after the war. I was very impressed...a must have for your book collection." Internet Modeler, 06/2008

"This forensic look at history one helmet a time will be of interest to any World War II historian, and will also be an excellent resource for World War II figure modelers that are missing out on some very distinctive details that were applied in the theater. Definitely recommended!Cybermodeler, 06/2008

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Histoire and Collections (February 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2352500621
• ISBN-13: 978-2352500629
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book!, February 28, 2008

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Helmet Collector - See all my reviews

This review is from: Helmets of the ETO: A Historical and Technical Guide (Hardcover)

Informative text and excellent photography of many jaw dropping combat used helmets make this book a must have for the collector of the WWII M1 helmet.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Textbook Classic., December 23, 2010

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This review is from: Helmets of the ETO: A Historical and Technical Guide (Hardcover)

Wow, I just got this concise, informative and brilliant text book on the M-1 US Army Helmet. It is a instant classic! BUY the book. I have been collecting and displaying M-1 Helmets for several years. I have learned more in five minutes of reading this book,then the last two years. Excellent diagrams and photos guide the reader. BUY the book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Helmets of the ETO Great reference!, November 4, 2011

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Excellent reference book, well organized and loaded with photos and diagrams. A must have for helmet collectors. Could improve by adding a section on cork finishes and paint colors.