U.S. NAVY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA 1940-1942

Autorevole e dettagliata trattazione delle uniformi (da riposo, da combattimento, con camouflage particolare, ecc.) ed equipaggiamenti di ogni tipo dell’US Navy durante la seconda guerra mondiale. Ogni volume è ampiamente illustrato con centinaia (circa 800) di foto a colori e in bianco e nero.

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Volume four in the series, this is the first book of its kind to examine the clothing, equipment and accoutrements used by the United States Navy through the early years of World War II. Beginning with the pre-war lineage of U.S. Navy uniforms in the 1920s, this volume chronologically documents Midshipmen’s uniforms, recruit training and issue items including sea bag layouts and hammocks, with over 800 original and contemporary images. Wartime U.S. Navy insignia worn by commissioned officers, warrant officers and chief petty officers is featured with concise descriptions and detailed photographs. Additionally, a complete catalog of enlisted men’s rating badges and distinguishing marks are showcased in brilliant full color with detailed and informative captions. As a bonus, the complete 1941 U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations with all wartime changes and amendments is included on CD-ROM