Warpaint - Volume 2
Colours and Markings of British Army Vehicles 1903-2003
Published on 31. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
124 pages
978-83-89450-92-0 (ISBN)
Description
The second book in a series of four volumes devoted to the colours and markings applied during the 20th century to vehicles in the British Army, from motorcycles to tanks. This volume describes Paint and Camouflage 1939-1945 and Sub-Unit Markings and Call Sign Systems up to 2003.
A detailed and authoritative work, this is essential reading for military enthusiasts and modellers. Containing photographs from the Tank Museum and Imperial War Museum archives, it also includes original artwork showing camouflage schemes and markings.
A detailed and authoritative work, this is essential reading for military enthusiasts and modellers. Containing photographs from the Tank Museum and Imperial War Museum archives, it also includes original artwork showing camouflage schemes and markings.
Reviews / Votes
"...an invaluable reference source...profusely illustrated..."-- "Cybermodeler" "...packed with excellent photographs...very detailed and in formative...'must haves' for anyone interested in British Army Vehicle Colors and markings."-- "Accurate Armor"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Poland
Publishing group
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak
Illustrations
200 colour and b&w photos
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-83-89450-92-0 (9788389450920)
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Person
Dick Taylor is a serving British Army warrant officer, having served with the 3rd, 2nd and 1st Royal Tank Regiments in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is currently reading for a Master's Degree in history at Dundee University, and lives in Blandford Forum, Dorset.