The US Army in World War II (2)
The Mediterranean
1st Edition
Published on 20. September 2012
48 pages
978-1-78200-439-4 (ISBN)
Description
It was the Mediterranean theatre which saw the blooding of the US Army against the German Wehrmacht, in North Africa in winter 1943/44.
After this rough education the US forces pressed on to Sicily, the South of France and the Italian mainland. Here, faced by difficult terrain , they and their British Commonwealth allies fought a long campaign until VE-Day.
This second of a series of three MAA titles covers the uniforms worn on these fronts, including US Army cold weather, airborne and tankers' gear; some particularly interesting and important units, including mountain, Japanese-American and African-American troops; and a variety of crew-served weapons.
After this rough education the US forces pressed on to Sicily, the South of France and the Italian mainland. Here, faced by difficult terrain , they and their British Commonwealth allies fought a long campaign until VE-Day.
This second of a series of three MAA titles covers the uniforms worn on these fronts, including US Army cold weather, airborne and tankers' gear; some particularly interesting and important units, including mountain, Japanese-American and African-American troops; and a variety of crew-served weapons.
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
66 b/w; 8 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78200-439-4 (9781782004394)
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11/2000
Osprey Publishing
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Persons
Mark R Henry is a lifelong student of military history and an experienced re-enactor of many periods. He served in the US Army as a signals officer in 1981-90, in Germany, Texas and Korea. He holds a BA degree in history. He has previously written Men-at-Arms 327, 'US Marine Corps in World War I'.
Mike Chappell spent 22 years in infantry soldiering, retiring in 1974 as RSM of the 1st Bn., The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Since beginning to paint military subjects in 1968 Mike has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has been a prolific artist and author for Osprey for well over 20 years. He currently lives and works in Kent.
Mike Chappell spent 22 years in infantry soldiering, retiring in 1974 as RSM of the 1st Bn., The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Since beginning to paint military subjects in 1968 Mike has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has been a prolific artist and author for Osprey for well over 20 years. He currently lives and works in Kent.
Content
Introduction
Divisional organisation - mountain & airborne divisions, Ranger battalions
Uniforms - M1943, mountain, airborne; coats & boots; WAC; General officers; NCO insignia; decorations
Military police
Rangers
1st Special Service Force
Black troops
Radios
Heavy weapons
'Soft-skin' vehicles
Divisional battle honours
Bibliography
Divisional organisation - mountain & airborne divisions, Ranger battalions
Uniforms - M1943, mountain, airborne; coats & boots; WAC; General officers; NCO insignia; decorations
Military police
Rangers
1st Special Service Force
Black troops
Radios
Heavy weapons
'Soft-skin' vehicles
Divisional battle honours
Bibliography
