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94 US UNIFORMS: WWI TO THE PRESENT • 19TH- & 20TH-CENTURY BRITISH NEW COVER 19TH- & 20TH-CENTURY BRITISH The Ackermann Military Prints: Uniforms of the British and Indian Armies 1840–55 Carman & Kenny. For many years the magnificent color prints published by the firm of Rudolf Ackermann during the 19th century have been in the possession of lucky collectors.With the passing these frail works of art have become damaged, or have perished. Now they are gathered together and preserved in this full color volume. Size: 9"x12" • 160 color images • 176pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1671-0 • hard • $59.95 Queen Victoria’s Army in Color: The British Military Paintings of Orlando Norie Harrington & Tomasek. Norie was one of the foremost illustra- tors of the British army in the 19th century. The Norie images in this book are published as a group for the first time, along with Michel Tomasek’s masterful account of Norie’s life, including comments on the artist’s British pictures by Peter Harrington. Size: 9"x12" • 180 color images • 176pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1776-8 • hard • $59.95 British Army Uniforms in Color: As Illustrated by John McNeill, Ernest Ibbetson, Edgar A. Holloway, and Harry Payne • c.1908–19 Peter Harrington. Gale and Polden’s postcards of British uniforms are now widely collected but little is known about the artists and few of their original paintings have survived. Over 130 of these rare works are reproduced here for the first time in full color with background information as to how the pictures were created. Size: 9"x12" • 130 color images • 144pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1302-9 • hard • $49.95 Crimean Memories: Artefacts of the Crimean War Hutchison/Vice/ Small. A comprehensive photographic essay of surviving artifacts of the Crimean War, gathered from national museums, regimental museums, and private col- lections throughout Great Britain. Each is presented as a highly detailed color photograph, shot from various angles with the researcher in mind. Size: 11.75"x9" • 420 color photos • 272pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3228-9 • hard • $89.99 Head Dress of the British Heavy Cavalry: Dragoon Guards, Household, and Yeomanry Cavalry 1842–1934 David Rowe. Covers the headdress worn by the British Heavy Cavalry of the period 1842 to the present day. It is lavishly illustrated with both colour and bw photos of helmets, most of which have never previously been published. Size: 9"x12" • 135 color/bw photos • 256pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0957-9 • hard • $75.00 Head Dress of the British Lancers 1816 to the Present Rowe & Carman. Each pattern of lance cap is fully described, including the materials used, with each component of the headdress specified for the officers, and other ranks, together with the method of assembly. Size: 9"x12" • 260 color/bw photos • 272pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1446-7 • hard • $75.00 Historical Record of the 14th (King’s) Hus- sars 1715–1900 Col. Henry Blackburne Hamilton. This reprint of the 14th (King’s) Hussars unit history was first published in 1901. This complete history is presented chronologically and details the commanders, operations and uniforms from 1715–1900, and is complemented with superb full color plates of uniforms and standards, and duotone photos of the regimental commanders. Size: 7"x10" • 70 color/bw images • 736pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0351-1 • hard • $59.95 US Navy Uniforms in World War II Series . Jeff Warner Vol. 1: Sailors in Forest Green, USN Per- sonnel Attached to the USMC A detailed examination of the uniforms and equipment used by Navy personnel attached to the US Marine Corps during WWII. Navy hospital corpsmen, Seabees, combat photographers, demolitions experts, and many other Navy specialists served with USMC units from 1941–45. Size: 9"x12" • 800 color/bw photos • 328pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2426-8 • hard • $79.95 Vol. 2: US Naval Aviation Flying Clothing and Gear All-inclusive study, covering every aspect of aviation related uniforms and equipment used by the American Navy duringWWII. Includes: prewar naval aviation and training, survival equipment and aircraft carrier based aviation, parachute riggers, photographers, air gunners, fighter and bomber crews, USMC and more. Flying jackets, helmets and parachute systems are highlighted in addition to class-A dress uniforms and insignia. Size: 9"x12" • 900 color/bw photos • 320pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2582-5 • hard • $89.95 Vol. 3: US Naval Amphibious Forces A detailed examination of the uniforms and equipment used by elite and specialty units of the USN duringWWII. Covers prewar landing parties, the Seabees, Naval Beach Battalions, Naval Combat Demolition Units and UDTs. Obscure specialties are also highlighted including Scouts and Raiders, Beach Jumpers, Shore Fire Control Parties, Hard-Hat Salvage Divers etc. Condensed unit histories of the Seabee battalions, beach battalions, UDT teams and NCDU teams are also cataloged. Size: 9"x12" • 500 color/bw photos • 256pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2621-X • hard • $69.95 Vol. 4: US Navy Uniforms and Insignia 1940–42 Beginning in the 1920s, this volume chronologically documentsMidshipmen’s uniforms, recruit training and issue items including sea bag layouts and hammocks. Wartime USN insignia worn by commissioned officers, warrant officers and chief petty officers is featured with concise descriptions and photographs. Also, a complete catalog of enlistedmen’s rating badges and distin- guishingmarks are showcased. Includes CD-ROM. Size: 9"x12" • 800 color/bw photos • 248pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2583-0 • hard • $79.95 Vol. 5: US Navy Uniforms and Insignia 1943–46 A detailed study of the traditional sack coat, frock coat, and jumper/bellbottom trouser uniforms worn by the USN throughout WWII. Additionally, coldweather outfits, khakis, dungarees and working uniforms worn by Seabees, beach battalions and shore parties are highlighted. Also included are women’s WAVE, Nurse Corps and Flight Nurse uniforms. Includes CD-ROM. Size: 9"x12" • 800 color/bw photos • 344pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2584-7 • hard • $79.95 Vol. 6: Weapons, Equipment, Insignia - Submarine Service, PT Boats, Coast Guard, other Sea Services Like its predecessors in the series, this book is an epic chronicle of previously unpublished topics, including the uniforms and equipment of the submarine force, PT boat squad- rons, mine warfare men, gun crews, signalmen, and more. Clothing, accoutrements, insignia, small arms, knives, life jackets, novelty items and sweetheart jewelry are all covered. Size: 9"x12" • 1,100 color/bw photos • 344pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2922-7 • hard • $79.95 United States Marine Corps Uniforms, Insignia and Personal Items of WWII Harlan Glenn. Covering in detail the combat and dress uniforms of the US Marine in WWII, this volume is the collector’s reference. The book is filled with an endless array of unpublished and seldom seen wartime photos, as well as beautifully shot full-color clothing and equipment layouts. Size: 9"x12" • 650 color/bw photos • 400pp. ISBN: 0-7643-2264-8 • hard • $79.95 Paramarine! Uniforms and Equipment of Marine Corps Parachute Units in WWII Chris Mason. For the first time, over 500 photos and images fromWWII and modern collections have been assembled in one volume and combined with a wealth of facts and information about all aspects of Paramarine gear and training. Size: 9"x12" • 500 color/bw photos • 240pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1924-8 • hard • $69.95 Uniforms and Equipment of U.S Army Infan- try, LRRPs, and Rangers in Vietnam1965–71 Paul Miraldi. A comprehensive guide to the history, development, wear, and use of uniforms and equipment during America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Using re-constructed photos the author recreates the look and appearance of the American Soldier in Vietnam. Size: 9"x12" • 600 color/bw photos • 208pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0958-7 • hard • $69.99 Uniforms & Equipment of U.S. Military Advi- sors in Vietnam1957–72 Paul Miraldi. The series continues covering the development, wear, and use of uniforms and equipment duringAmericanmilitary advisors’ involvement inVietnam. Includedare insignia, headgear, camouflage uniforms, modified items, clothing accessories, paper items and more. ARVN Ranger, Airborne, and ARVN infantry advisors all have chapters, alongwith Junk Force, RAGForce, and SouthVietnameseNaval andMarineCorps advisors. Size: 9"x12" • 450 color/bw photos • 256pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1183-2 • hard • $59.95 Women for Victory, Vol. 1: American Ser- vicewomen in WWII History and Uniforms Series Katy Endruschat Goebel. The Women for Victory series provides a thorough and authoritative reference for American servicewomen’s history and uniforms of WWII. Vol.1 examines the two oldest female military components of the US armed forces: the Army Nurse Corps, and Navy Nurse Corps. Size: 9"x12" • 1,200 photos • 360pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3959-2 • hard • $89.99 Women For Victory, Vol 2: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) Katy Endruschat Goebel. The second volume of the Women for Victory series records the history and uniforms of theWomen’sArmyAuxiliary Corps (WAAC). Over 1,170 illustrations supplement the wealth of textual information. Authentic uniform attire, also worn by the successor Women’s Army Corps, is featured in color photographs and has never before been documented with this degree of completeness and detail. Size: 9"x12" • 1,169 color and b/w images • 336pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5203-4 • hard • $89.99 Tiger Patterns: A Guide to the Vietnam War’s Tigerstripe Combat Fatigue Pat- terns and Uniforms Richard Denis Johnson. Vietnam-era tigerstripe combat fatigues have always been a much sought after commodity. Tiger Patterns analyzes to the most minute degree, the finite variances which defined the many original, Vietnam era tigerstripe patterns and uniform cuts and establishes dependable identification techniques and practices. Size: 8.5"x11" • 280 color/bw photos • 264pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0756-8 • hard • $69.95 Wee Warriors and Playtime Patriots: Children’s Military Regalia, Civil War Era through the Vietnam Period Nancy Griffith. A fascinating history of children’s military-inspired fashions—handmade and commercially made replica uniforms, equipage, and toys dating from 1860–1976. An extensive collection of photos features children in military dress from countries around the world. Size: 8.5"x11" • 500 color/bw photos • 224pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1181-6 • hard • $49.95