Uniforms of the German Colonial Troops 1884-1918
$187.77
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2009
Summary
Uniforms of the Kaiser’s Colonial Forces: 1884-1918
The Schutztruppen, Expedition Korps, and III. See-Bataillon of the Imperial German Marines were tasked with safeguarding Germany’s colonial territories in Africa and China. Information on their diverse and distinctive uniforms has been scarce, until now.
This extensively illustrated book bridges that gap, showcasing the unique attire of the Kaiser’s Colonial forces through:
- Color illustrations by prominent Ger…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764333576 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764333577 |
| Author: | Charles Woolley |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2009 |
| Weight: | 1.27kg |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 289mm x 226mm |
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About The Author
Charles Woolley
The author served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and has been an active military collector and historian since a boy. He was a past editor of the Cross and Cockade Journal of World War I Aero Historians, is the Curator of the Vermont Veterans and Militia Museum, and serves on the Committee of Management of the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University. He is a member of the Company of Military Historians, the League of World War I Aviation Historians, and many other arms and militaria collecting groups. In his retirement, he continues active collecting and, with the assistance of his wife Nancy, writes books on military matters. On the non-military side, he restores and drives antique cars and enjoys classic boats on the coast of Maine.
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