EM32: British Web Equipment Of The Two World Wars
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- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
23 May 2005
Summary
The outbreak of WW1 in 1914 found the British Army unready in many respects for a new age of warfare. However, the British led the world in the personal equipment worn by the infantryman thanks to an American officer named Anson Mills and the skills of the company created to produce his design – the 1908 equipment set made in woven cotton web. By the outbreak of WW2, the British infantry had new 1937 pattern equipment, whose design reflected a new generation of weapons and tactics. This prove…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781861267436 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1861267436 |
| Author: | Martin J. Brayley |
| Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 23 May 2005 |
| Weight: | 331g |
| Dimensions: | 260mm x 190mm |
| Series: | Europa Militaria |
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About The Author
Martin J. Brayley
Martin J Brayley is a professional photographer and author, specializing in works on uniforms and militaria. He served in the armed forces for 24 years, and has a keen interest in all aspects of military history, particularly the uniforms and equipment of the 20th century. He is also a dedicated military researcher and collector and a regular contributor to the French magazine Militaria. He has had many books published including The World War II Tommy - British Army Uniforms, Europe 1939-45 and Khaki Drill and Jungle Green - British Tropical Uniforms 1939-45.
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