For King and Country: British Airborne Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment in World War II - 1st Airborne Division - 6th Airborne Division - 1st Tapa dura - 1999

Atglen : Shiffer, 1999. Hardcover. Good. Original cloth, dust jacket, marbled endpapers, a lot of illustrations mainly in colour, a few in b/w, large 4to.; Top corners slightly bumped.

Condition: New with one flaw noted while taking photos. Please see photos
This hardcover book the first of a series of in-depth studies which covers the uniforms, equipment, insignia, weapons, vehicles, and personal items of the British and Commonwealth soldier of WWII. It covers the British Airborne soldier of the 1st and 6th divisions and the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade. The book contains over 540 color recreation and detail photos and over 65 unpublished war era B&W photographs.
Each branch of the Airborne is covered: paratroops, glider troops, divisional and administrative departments, and glider pilots as well as those liaison and attached troops. Published by Schiffer Publishing in 1999, is filled with detailed information and photographs and makes a nice addition to any Military History library.
This book is part of a large collection of WWII airplanes, army figures, and books, collected by a parent who was an 82nd Airborne Ranger. He was an avid collector, as well as a historian.… Leer más

Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1999. 1st . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 192pp.; HB palebeige w/blk.; fine condition w/clean,tight pgs. DJ white w/brwn.&blk.spine-color photocover; fine. "1st Airborne Division-6th Airborne Division-1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade ... With over 540 color recreation, and detail photos and over 65 unpublished war era black and white photographs the complete airborne rig is covered in great detail.