Doughboy to GI: US Army Clothing and Equipment 1900-1945 First Edition Edition

by Kenneth Lewis (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-0952152309

ISBN-10: 0952152304

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US Army Clothing and Equipment 1900-1945

Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Zenith Aviation Books; First Edition edition (October 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0952152304
ISBN-13: 978-0952152309
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.5 x 11.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 7 customer reviews
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- #28064 in Books > History > Military > United States
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... perfectionist in every way and it shows in this beautiful book with everything you need to know about uniforms ...

Byelec55on November 19, 2014

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

Ken Lewis is a perfectionist in every way and it shows in this beautiful book with everything you need to know about uniforms and equipment in the first half of the 20th century. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest of militaria.

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Five Stars

ByWeylon November 1, 2016

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Very perfect

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Great book unless you are a specific, serious collector.

ByA customeron October 29, 1998

Format: Hardcover

This book covers such a huge subject: *everything* military from WWI and WWII. Who buys these books? Well, only people who have a keen interest in military things from these eras. Most of these people are specifically interested in a narrow subject and/or era and they are looking for previously unpublished information to add to their usually extensive database. Oh, well, they are going to be disappointed I think - I was. I'm a collector of gas masks from WWI to modern, so I have a lot of specific (arcane? useless?) knowledge on gas masks. This book has a section on gas masks but it's like all the other sections -- incomplete. This subject alone could fill 1/3 the book!
If you are looking for a really interesting and well researched book on general militaria, this one can't be beat. If you are a serious collector of certain specific items or eras, don't buy this book, it will only frustrate you. Maybe if you are a uniform collector since it seemed to focus on this subject more than others, but a serious uniform collector might point out lots of missing information.
The same is true of the weapons section. There is a photograph of each weapon with a label, but no real information, especially if you are trying to determine anything specific about a certain type or era weapon. When and where were they produced? What serial numbers were shipped and used in what branches of the military, etc.
Summary: The information in this book just wasn't in enough detail for me in the sections I bought it for -- gas masks and small arms. I bought it sight unseen on a recommendation and while it's a very high quality book full of pictures and information, it wasn't for me. Oh, and the dummy used to model the hats and uniforms got downright annoying eventually. This sounds stupid, but it had the goofiest grin on it's face!
It DOES have an original ink signature of the author on the inside of the front cover which is cool.

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Ultimate quick-reference source for WWII American militaria!

ByA customeron May 9, 1999

Format: Hardcover

The amount of detailed information, photographs, variations and minutiae on American military issue items from 1900-1945 could likely fill an entire room. The beauty of Lewis' book is that it succeeds as a reasonably thorough quick-reference guide for the major items of clothing and issue gear for the U.S. soldier from 1900-1945. Highly recommended for beginner and "expert" alike. Handy reference for dating, placing items in your collection or on auction. As stated in previous reviews, do not buy for specific areas - you will not find exhaustive treatment of any one item, but neither is this a cursory "quick buck" hash you will find on the discount aisle. Color photos would have helped, but probably made the price even more prohibitive. Very well worth the price. Recommended!

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excellent general information reference book about ww1&2 u.s

Bycombat3@mindspring.comon February 11, 1999

Format: Hardcover

I collect only U.S. Army World War II enlisted men clothing, field gear and accessories. Ken's book is an excellent source for reference. Color photos would have made his book 5 star. If I collected gas masks, I would find a reference book on that subject. If I collected U.S. small arms from World War II, specifically the M1 garand, then I would get Duff's book. If I collected world War II small arms from all warring nations, then I would get John Weeks book. (which I have and Duff's book as well)

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Best of Its Kind

ByClark Burdineon February 12, 2001

Format: Hardcover

I find Doughboy to GI to be one of the best books ever done on this subject. I have dozens of volumes on this and related subjects and do not hesitate to recommend Doughboy To GI to anyone in the collecting and reinacting communities. I personally own two copies and it is one of only two titles I have ever carried as new items in my shop (The other being Stanton's WWII Order of Battle).