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Modern Military Uniforms Hardcover – October 1, 2000

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Chartwell Books (October 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0785811702
  • ISBN-13: 978-0785811701
  • Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsAuthor's comments
By Dr J.C. McNab on April 8, 2001
Format: Hardcover
Modern Military Uniforms was my attempt to create as complete an account as possible of the development of uniform items and technology since 1945. The premise of the book is that uniforms are not incidental items of environmental protection for the soldier, but integral pieces of kit that contribute, or limit, his combat performance. Each uniform listed has a dedicated full-page entry which gives a detailed description of the uniform items, kit, and weaponry pictured and also some historical context to the outfit (uniforms are arranged in chronological order).
As most reviews of the book so far have been favourable, I would like briefly to comment on an extremely negative review given by Mr Melih Cam. He believes that the book is historically inaccurate in parts, and illustrates his point by arguing that, contra my entry on a Turkish Army soldier of 1974,Turkey did not invade Cyprus in 1974 but were engaged in a 'peace operation'. To date I cannot find any single authority that contends my use of the word 'invasion'. Even detailed historical reference such as the Library of Congress Country Studies and Encyclopedia Britannica, as well as numerous military sources (including very respected writers such as Dr John Pimlott), refer to the incident as an invasion - the words 'peace operation' are singularly absent. With the overthrow of Makarios and the provisional presidency of EOKA protaganist Nikos Sampson, Turkey's prime minister Bulent Ecevit did indeed attempt to gain international operational approval from the UK and US, but this attempt was declined in both instances. Thus Turkey invaded. Mr Cam seems to have taken an unusual exception to my use of the word 'invasion'.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsA fine book, but somewhat lacking
By E. Kristjansson on June 2, 2001
Format: Hardcover
"Modern Military Uniforms" is a fine book, with superb illustrations of soldier's uniforms from 1945 onwards, accompanied by detailed information. But it is by no means perfect. Following are the main things that bothered me about this book:
1) I think the USA section of this book is far too small. Uniforms of the US armed forces are depicted on 20 pages, while those of the UK get twice as many pages. It really should have been the other way around. The book also fails to illustrate a desert-camouflaged US soldier of the Gulf War, which is the typical image of the modern US soldier in the public mind. Speaking of the Gulf War, it also would have been nice to see a typical Iraqi soldier from that war, a Repuplican Guardsman for instance.
2) In the Asia section, there isn't a single illustration of a Japanese soldier. I think there should be, with Japan being a major power in Asia.
3) Quite amazingly, a MODERN Chinese soldier is nowhere to be found in this book. In all there are 4 illustrations of Chinese soldiers, the most recent dating from 1951. I also think a Taiwanese soldier should have been included, as Taiwan has one of the most advanced armies in the far east, as well as one most likely to see combat in the near future.
Nevertheless, I recommend this book to all military enthusiasts.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent!
By Tony Franco on November 8, 2001
Format: Hardcover
This is a very good book indeed. The illustrations are superb, being detailed and clear. The narrative accompanying each illustration is fascinating and very informative, describing the whole uniform with its historical significance. This book is presented in chronological order and it is interesting to look at the developments in uniform technology as the years go by.
I recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 starsReasonable price
By Winson Cheung on November 24, 2000
Format: Hardcover
As a military modeller, it is a great reference at reasonable price.
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4.0 out of 5 starsIndeed It Was An Invasion
By Wayne Scott on December 4, 2012
Format: Hardcover
I remember the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and it was just that, an invasion. The island and its status has been a point of military contention between the Christian and Islamic worlds for centuries.
The book may have its faults,as any book of such scope likely will, but the author's use of the term invasion is not one of them.
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