Uniforms of World War II [Hardcover]

Peter Darman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1998

Over 250 four-color artworks of uniforms of 30 countries, ranging from Australia to the United States of America.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Chartwell Books (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785809392
• ISBN-13: 978-0785809395
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > History > Military > Uniforms

More About the Author

In a former life I used to be a research officer with the British Defence Intelligence Staff, compiling reports on the military capacity of the Warsaw Pact. But then I decided to enter the world of mainstream publishing, and for the last 20 years I have been writing military history books. You can find out more about me and my writing by taking a look at my website:

www.peterdarman.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic guide for the military uniform aficionado!, November 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Uniforms of World War II (Hardcover)

I've recently started collecting 12" military figures and wanted to make my own uniforms. This is a GREAT reference guide. It doesn't bog you down with too much information and the paintings/drawings are very well done. The book provides over 250 full-color uniforms of the personnel who served in all branches of the armed forces of 30 countries in WWII. You would probably have to buy ten or more books and spend a lot of $$$ to get the reference material that this one book offers! Thanks Mr. Darman! "BZ"...Well done!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good pictorial reference, August 9, 2002

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ignorance is bliss "therazorsedge555" (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniforms of World War II (Hardcover)

The scope of this book is impressive. There are very few uniforms of major or minor combatants that are not shown. The details are skimpy, but then, it's "Uniforms of WW2". The illustrations seemed to be copied from photographs and then beautifully colored. The visual impact of this title almost wants me to give it 5 stars. But there is an omission that I cannot ignore. Even though some obscure subjects are pictured, there's no Japanese pilot from either service! Neither is a Japanese tanker pictured. Ok, ok, no big deal you say. But, there are pilots shown for the Czech and Danish Air Forces! There are also a few weapons misidentified. It is an excellent value for the money. It's not an in depth study, or long on history. As it says on the cover, it's...."Uniforms of World War II".

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my review for "Uniforms of World War 2", December 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Uniforms of World War II (Hardcover)

I just recieved this book as a Christmas gift, and I bevievd it was a good overall book, but the author could have given more details on the equipment that went with the uniforms. I liked it, though!