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Uniforms & Equipment of the Italian Armed Forces in World War I
The author carefully examines the variations of uniforms and equipment used by the Italian
armed forces during the First World War using over 700 carefully chosen and captioned period photographs. Further enhancing
this work, is an informative essay by internationally acclaimed author, historian and collector Professor Dr. Renato Zavattini.
There are detailed chapters covering Italian machinegun, medical, artillery, motor corps, infantry, technical, and special
units such as flamethrowers. Other chapters feature the air service, Libyan Campaign, P.O.Ws, and trench life as well as the
legendary Alpini, Arditi, Bersaglieri, and Carabinieri. The color gallery displays heretofore unpublished photos of original
headdress, uniforms, equipment and accoutrements from private collections. This work is a must for all serious historians,
collectors, model builders, wargamers, and re-enactors. Size: 9"x12", over 500 b/w and color photographs , 304 pages. (sch)
Price - $69.95
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The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War
Vol.1: Austro-Hungary, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany
This new illustrated two-volume set is a further detailed look at the helmets of all nations
using an identifiable helmet during the First World War. Following the authors’ first book on World War I helmets, this
set contains over 1,000 full colour, detailed photographs and over 200 period black and white photographs. Featured are rare
and unique helmets, some previously unseen. The text includes a short history of the belligerent countries – setting
the helmets and their development in context – as well as details and dimensions of all helmets. The countries featured
are: Vol.1: Austro-Hungary, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany; Vol.2: Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Italy,
Japan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, United States. The helmets illustrated come from rarely-seen private
collections, as well as national museums, including items not currently on public display. This set is a superb reference
for all helmet collectors and historians of the First World War. Size: 9"x12", over 550 color and b/w photographs , 272 pages,
(sch) Price - $79.95
New
The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War
Vol.2: Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia,
Turkey, United States
This new illustrated two-volume set is a further detailed look at the helmets of all nations
using an identifiable helmet during the First World War. Following the authors’ first book on World War I helmets, this
set contains over 1,000 full colour, detailed photographs and over 200 period black and white photographs. Featured are rare
and unique helmets, some previously unseen. The text includes a short history of the belligerent countries – setting
the helmets and their development in context – as well as details and dimensions of all helmets. The countries featured
are: Vol.1: Austro-Hungary, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany; Vol.2: Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Italy,
Japan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, United States. The helmets illustrated come from rarely-seen private
collections, as well as national museums, including items not currently on public display. This set is a superb reference
for all helmet collectors and historians of the First World War. Size: 9"x12", over 550 color and b/w photographs , 272 pages.
(sch) Price - $79.95
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Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I
Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I is a detailed
look at the uniforms, equipment, weapons, personal items, insignia, and specialist equipment of the American Army during the
Great War. This comprehensive study uses over 100 original black and white photographs of American soldiers, many of which
are previously unpublished. The book also shows over 700 full color photographs of original items as well as recreated scenes
that bring many of these items to life. Finally, one book that covers all of the nuances of the American Doughboy during the
Great War – from common uniforms and equipment, to the rare experimental and private purchased items. This is an indispensable
work for any First World War collector, living historian, modeler, and enthusiast. Size: 9"x12", over 800 color and b/w photographs
,288 pages.(sch) Price - $79.95
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Uniforms and Equipment of the French Armed Forces in World War I
In this new book, Spencer Coil examines various models of uniforms and equipment used by the
multiethnic French armed forces in the First World War. A carefully chosen and researched selection of period photographs
enables the reader to visualize a climactic era in history, as experienced by the poilus (French soldiers) serving in the
trenches and on the battlefields. There are detailed chapters covering French machineguns, medical, artillery, motor corps,
infantry, chasseur, armored car and tank units as well as the air service and the cavalry’s hussars, dragoons
and cuirassiers. Other chapters examine the French foreign legion, Zouaves, and Tirailleurs. A full color section shows heretofore
unpublished photos of headdress, uniforms, equipment, and accoutrements used by the French armed forces in the First World
War. This work is a must for all serious historians, collectors, wargamers, model builders, and re-enactors. Size: 9"x12",
over 600 b/w and color photos, 320 pages.(sch) Price - $69.95
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Imperial German Field Uniforms and Equipment 1907-1918
Volume I: Field Equipment, Optical Instruments, Body Armor, Mine and Chemical Warfare, Communications Equipment,
Weapons, Cloth Headgear
This two-volume set provides the reader with an insight into the wide range of uniforms, weapons and field
equipment used by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. The devastating and dramatic character of the war required
many innovations in military clothing and equipment. New uniforms and adequate protection was a must, and steel helmets appeared
on the battlefield, replacing the outdated spiked helmets. Even medieval-looking items, like steel breastplates and trench
clubs, were produced, giving the soldiers a fearful appearance. The threat of poison gas caused the immediate development
of gas masks. It was also the time of the tank, observation balloons, mine warfare, the Zeppelin, airplanes, flame-throwers,
deadly machine guns, and other war machinery that saw service, sometimes for the first time. Using over 1,000 color and period
photographs from private collections and museums, the author succeeds in showing a broad range of artifacts, together with
full and to the point descriptions. This series is aimed towards the novice or advanced German World War I collector and enthusiast,
military history student, modeller, researcher and re-enactor. Size: 9"x12", over 500 b/w and color photos, 250 pages. (sch)
Price - $69.95
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Imperial German Field Uniforms and Equipment 1907-1918
Volume II:Infantry and Cavalry Helmets: Pickelhaube, Shako, Tschapka, Steel Helmets, etc.; Infantry and
Cavalry Uniforms: M1907/10, M1908, Simplified 1915, Friedensrock 1915, Feldbluse 1915; Insignia, Imperial Marine
This two-volume set provides the reader with an insight into the wide range of uniforms, weapons and field
equipment used by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. The devastating and dramatic character of the war required
many innovations in military clothing and equipment. New uniforms and adequate protection was a must, and steel helmets appeared
on the battlefield, replacing the outdated spiked helmets. Even medieval-looking items, like steel breastplates and trench
clubs, were produced, giving the soldiers a fearful appearance. The threat of poison gas caused the immediate development
of gas masks. It was also the time of the tank, observation balloons, mine warfare, the Zeppelin, airplanes, flame-throwers,
deadly machine guns, and other war machinery that saw service, sometimes for the first time. Using over 1,000 color and period
photographs from private collections and museums, the author succeeds in showing a broad range of artifacts, together with
full and to the point descriptions. This series is aimed towards the novice or advanced German World War I collector and enthusiast,
military history student, modeller, researcher and re-enactor. Size: 9"x12", over 500 b/w and color photos, 240 pages. (sch)
Price - $69.95
Uniforms & Accoutrements of the Imperial German Hussars 1880-1910 - An Illustrated Guide
to the Military Fashion of the Kaiser’s Cavalry
Guard, Death Head 1st and 2nd and line 3rd through 9th regiments
During the thirty years prior to World War I, the Kaiser’s Imperial Germany provided
some of the finest examples of military fashion ever seen. The light cavalry, or Hussars, on parade were among the most elaborate
and colorful regiments in military history. It was a time of regimental loyalty, honor and distinction. This two-volume set
provides a lavishly illustrated reference – with over 600 color and black and white photos – of Hussar busbies,
tunics, trousers, horse accessories, steins, and swords of the twenty hussar regiments. These volumes are an excellent full-color
photo reference to an era of military fashion long gone.
The first volume covers the Guard, Death Head 1st and 2nd and
line 3rd through 9th regiments. Chapters provide in-depth research on the headgear, tunics, trousers and musician uniforms,
and includes a rare set of watercolors illustrating the regimental parade horse bridles. Additional chapters are devoted to
each individual regiment and contain extensive photos of the regiment’s parade uniform, accessories, stein and walkout
uniform. Size: 9"x12", over 300 color and b/w photos, 224 pages. Price - $79.95
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Uniforms & Equipment of the Czarest Russian Armend Forces in WW I
Spencer Coil examines the uniforms and equipment used by the multiethnic Czarist Russian Forces
during the turbulent reign of Czar Nicholas II. In addition to a remarkable selection of studio photos, stunning candid photos
of front-oviki, or frontline troops, offer an authentic view of trench and battlefield life. Each photo has been carefully
chosen and researched to offer the reader detailed information on the medical, motor, naval and air service branches as well
as artillery, machinegun, pioneer, infantry, cavalry, and guard troops. There are chapters covering Cossacks, Caucasian irregulars,
POWs, St. George Cross recipients and Czar Nicholas II. A full color section of heretofore unpublished photos of original
headdress, equipment and accessories used by the armed forces provides valuable information on materials, markings, stamps
and construction. This work is an outstanding and indispensable resource for all historians, collectors, re-enactors, war
gamers, model builders and Czarist Russia enthusiasts. Size: 9"x12", over 600 b/w and color photographs, 384 pages.
Price - $69.95
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Uniforms & Equipment of the British Army in WW I
This book contains over 600 rare and never before published photographs of the British Soldier in World
War I. The quality images selected were photographed in peace and wartime, in the studio and the field, and show in detail
the service dress uniform, equipment and weapons in use by the British Army between 1900-1918. The chapters contain photographic
postcards of: Infantry officers and other ranks, Dominion Troops, Infantry Weapons, Machine Gun and Tank Corps, Royal Artillery,
Wheels and Transport, Army Service Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps, Royal Engineers, Royal Flying Corps and Battle Insignia.
Also included is a full color section of Army, Corps and Divisional signs. Each photograph caption has been carefully and
thoroughly researched affording the reader information not to be found in any other single source. The introduction discusses
early war photography and goes into further detail on the service dress and equipment to make this a must book for the military
historian, collector, researcher, modeller and general enthusiast. Size: 9"x12", over 600 b/w and color photographs, 320 pages.
Price - $69.95
Uniforms & Equipment of the Austro-Hungarian Army in World War I
Franz Joseph 1 and Karl. These emperors ruled a multiethnic empire destined to become one of the central
powers in World War I. In addition to the studio portraits shown, the candid photos offer an authentic view of life in the
trenches and on the battlefield, Each Photo has been carefully chosen and researched to offer the reader detailed information
on the k.u.k (royal and imperial) Empire`s air, motor and medical corps, as well as infantry, artillery, pioneer and railroad
troops. There are chapters covering highly decorated elite units, such as the Bosnian and the Kaiserschuetzen. A full color
section of heretofore unpublished photos of original head dress, uniforms, equipment and accessories used by the k.u.k armed
forces provided valuable information on the materials, markings, stamps, and construction of field caps, cavalry helmets and
flight gear. Also included in this section are pilots badges and cap and collar insignia. this book is an indispensable resource
for all historians, collectors, re-enactors, war gamers and model builders. Size: 9"x12", over 550 B/W and color photographs,
288 pages. Price - $69.95
Uniforms & Equipment of the Imperial
German Army 1900-1918 Vol.1
This book is a study in period photographs containing over 500 never before published photographic images
of Imperial German military subjects. This initial Volume, of a continuing study, features formal studio portraits of pre-war
dress and wartime uniforms of all arms. It also contains photo postal cards taken in the field of Infantry, Pionier, Telegraph-Signal,
Landsturm and Moutain Troops, Vehicles, Artillery, Musicians, the Bavarian Leib Regiment, speciialized uniforms and insignia,
small arms close-ups. unmotorized transport, group shots and Balloon troops. Also included is a sixty full-page uniform section
reproduced from the rare 1914 plates by Major Arthur Schmidt of Infanterie Regiment Nr. 172, and shows that uniform color
was still in evidence, mixed with somber Feldgrau. Each photo caption has been carefully and completely researched affording
the reader information not to be found in any other single source. An introduction to the complex army service commitments,
a general uniform description and a selected bibiography makes this a must volume for the serious military historian,
collector, and World War 1 re-enactor. Size: 9"x12", over 500 B/W photographs and 50 color drawings. 376 pages. Price
- $69.95
Uniforms & Equipment of the Imperial German Army 1900-1918: A
Study in Photographs Vol. II
This second volume in the series contains over 500 never before published photographic images of the
Imperial German military forces. In this volume the subjects covered are: Air Service; Cavalry; Assault Troops; Signal Troops;
Pickelhauben; Steel Helmets; Vehicles. Each photograph and caption has been carefully researched, affording the reader
much information not to be found elsewhere, plus the inclusion of a glossary and annotated bibliography which make this volume
essential for the serious military historian, collector, and World War I re-enactor. Size: 9"x12", over 500 B/W photographs,over
ninety color profiles, 320 pages. Price - $69.95
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