Battle Colors Vol. 5: Pacific Theater of Operations: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II

Автор: Perkowski Gary
Название: US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present
ISBN: 0764352555 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764352553
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 77430.00 T
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Описание: This book chronicles the history, training, and operations of United States Army Special Forces, including never before published photos and insignia that were designed and worn by the men of the United States Army Special Forces. The modern United States Army Special Forces was formed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on 19 June 1952. Special Forces have served in every major and numerous minor conflicts the United States military has been involved in since their inception. During and after these operations, individual Teams had unique insignia produced to commemorate their operations.

Автор: William Keller
Название: United States Army Shoulder Patches and Related Insignia Vol I: From World War I to Korea (1st Division to 40th Division)
ISBN: 0764313940 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764313943
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 55650.00 T
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Описание: Beginning in the Civil War, the U.S. Army sought to find an effective system to distinguish troops from different units. In the closing days of World War I, it finally arrived at a practical and desirable solution with the adoption of the shoulder patch or shoulder sleeve insignia. For more than eighty years, this often simple device, has been the source of pride and inspiration for servicemen everywhere. This new book (the first of a multi-volume set), with a gallery of more than 800 color and sepia toned illustrations of original insignia and period photographs, documents the evolution of these special insignia. From the period beginning with World War I to the Korean War era, you wont find a more indispensable guide for the study and collection of U.S. Army shoulder patches. Collectors will especially enjoy the handy reference section for determining whether a patch was made by an ally or a former foe. With special emphasis on theater made patches, this volume and the ones that will follow are sure to be a collectors paradise. Without a doubt, this is the finest and most complete effort to date on the subject.

Автор: William Keller
Название: United States Army Shoulder Patches and Related Insignia from World War I to Korea
ISBN: 0764319213 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764319211
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 55650.00 T
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Описание: Beginning in the Civil War, the U.S. Army sought to find an effective system to distinguish troops from different units. In the closing days of World War I, it finally arrived at a practical and desirable solution with the adoption of the shoulder patch or shoulder sleeve insignia. For more than eighty years, this often simple device, has been the source of pride and inspiration for servicemen everywhere. This all new collection (the third in a multi-volume set), with a gallery of more than 600 color and sepia toned illustrations of original insignia and period photographs, documents the evolution of these special insignia. From the period beginning with World War I to the Korean War era, you wont find a more indispensable guide for the study and collection of U.S. Army shoulder patches. Collectors will especially enjoy the handy reference section for determining whether a patch was made by an ally, or a former foe. With special emphasis on theater made patches, these volumes are sure to be a collectors paradise. Without a doubt, this series is the finest and most complete effort to date on the subject.

Автор: William Keller
Название: United States Army Shoulder Patches and Related Insignia Vol II: From World War I to Korea (41st Division to 106th Division)
ISBN: 0764315021 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764315022
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 55650.00 T
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Описание: Beginning in the Civil War, the U. S. Army sought to find an effective system to distinguish troops from different units. In the closing days of World War I, it finally arrived at a practical and desirable solution with the adoption of the shoulder patch or shoulder sleeve insignia. For more than eighty years, this often simple device, has been the source of pride and inspiration for servicemen everywhere. This new book (the second of a multi-volume set), with a gallery of more than 700 color and sepia toned illustrations of original insignia and period photographs, documents the evolution of these special insignia. From the period beginning with World War I to the Korean War era, you wont find a more indispensable guide for the study and collection of U.S. Army shoulder patches. Collectors will especially enjoy the handy reference section for determining whether a patch was made by an ally or former foe. With special emphasis on theater made patches, these volumes are sure to be a collectors paradise. Without a doubt, these books are the finest and most complete efforts to date on the subject.

Автор: Robert A. Watkins
Название: Battle Colors: Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the Eighth Air Force in World War II
ISBN: 0764319876 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764319877
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 49600.00 T
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Описание: Relying heavily upon visuals, Battle Colors fills a long standing void in the annals of the Eighth Air Force during World War II. This volume focuses on all forty-eight Bomb Groups comprising the Eighth and features color illustrations depicting the evolution of all fuselage, wing and tail markings assigned to the individual units. Details concerning the proper size, placement, color and configuration of all tactical markings of U.S. Bomber Command are addressed. Group and squadron combat insignia as well as airfield location maps for each unit are also depicted. All bombardment units incorporated within the Eighth are indexed and easily cross-referenced by squadron, group, wing and division assignments. Additionally, all major components comprising the Eighth have been organized into quick reference organizational flow charts that show the actual order-of-battle for the Mighty Eighth. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in the history of the U.S. Eighth Air Force in World War II.

Автор: Robert A. Watkins
Название: Battle Colors - Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the 8th Air Force in World War II
ISBN: 0764325353 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764325359
Издательство: Schiffer
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Цена: 49600.00 T
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Описание: This second volume focuses on the Fighter Groups, Scouting Force and Special Operations units of the Mighty Eighth. Battle Colors approaches a visual subject in a visual manner utilizing full color illustrations and wartime photos.