UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Tratta in dettaglio le uniformi da combattimento dell'USMC durante la seconda guerra mondiale: le uniformi estive, invernali, calzature, copricapo, articoli personali, insegne, ecc. Ampia trattazione anche dell'evoluzione del camouflage durante il periodo 1942-45 nonché delle uniformi da combattimento dei battaglioni "Paramarines" (Marine Raiders e Marine Paratroop). Molte delle numerose foto d'epoca sono inedite e le foto a colori scattate appositamente per il volume rivelano particolari utili a collezionisti, modellisti, ecc.

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Covering in detail the combat and dress uniforms of the United States Marine in World War II, this new volume is destined to become the World War II Marine Corps collectors reference! Shown in detail are the herringbone utilities that Marines wore from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, as well as Summer Service, Winter Service and Dress (Blues) uniforms. A special chapter is dedicated to Marine Corps shoulder sleeve insignia, and Strikers that Marines wore from 1943-1947. Other chapters discuss foul weather gear, footwear, headwear, personal items, souvenirs and loot, and a special tribute to the Navy Chaplains who faithfully served Marines in combat. Also covered are the evolution and many patterns of Marine Corps camouflage (1942-1945). There are also dedicated chapters on the Marine Raiders and Marine Paratroop Battalions known as Paramarines. This book is filled with an endless array of unpublished and seldom seen wartime photographs, as well as beautifully shot full-color clothing and equipment layouts.