Author: Pieter Oosterman
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764336638
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era, fixed bail M-1 helmet is covered in this all new volume. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details, contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed and presented. Also, ten mannequin ensembles represent the GI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes and Germany. The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmets and much more!
The M-1 Helmet of the World War II GI
Author: Pieter Oosterman
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764336638
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era, fixed bail M-1 helmet is covered in this all new volume. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details, contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed and presented. Also, ten mannequin ensembles represent the GI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes and Germany. The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmets and much more!
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764336638
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era, fixed bail M-1 helmet is covered in this all new volume. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details, contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed and presented. Also, ten mannequin ensembles represent the GI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes and Germany. The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmets and much more!
Post-World War II M-1 Helmets
Author: Mark A. Reynosa
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764310331
Category : Helmets
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
This book presents several years of research into the history of America's post-World War II M-1 Helmet. It provides the most comprehensive look into the research, development, and production of the M-1 Helmet during this often overlooked period. All aspects of the M-1 Helmet are covered, as well as associated research and development programs that impacted the helmet, such as the Nylon Helmet Program. The book provides a detailed look at helmet production, including the helmet body, cotton duck liner, Combat Helmet Liner, parachutist's helmets, and camouflage helmet covers. The production history of every major manufacture is also provided. Every production helmet is covered with full color photographs, including detail shots and production markings. Also included are contract sheets, a contract number reference, military specification drawings, and photos of helmet samples and helmet production. AUTHOR:
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764310331
Category : Helmets
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
This book presents several years of research into the history of America's post-World War II M-1 Helmet. It provides the most comprehensive look into the research, development, and production of the M-1 Helmet during this often overlooked period. All aspects of the M-1 Helmet are covered, as well as associated research and development programs that impacted the helmet, such as the Nylon Helmet Program. The book provides a detailed look at helmet production, including the helmet body, cotton duck liner, Combat Helmet Liner, parachutist's helmets, and camouflage helmet covers. The production history of every major manufacture is also provided. Every production helmet is covered with full color photographs, including detail shots and production markings. Also included are contract sheets, a contract number reference, military specification drawings, and photos of helmet samples and helmet production. AUTHOR:
Helmets of ETO
Author: Regis Giard
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 9782352500629
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book proposes a complete study of the variants in the manufacturing of the M1 helmet, illustrated with more than 700 full-color photos and presents a new selection of helmets coming from the woodwork, stemming from private collections and museums.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 9782352500629
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book proposes a complete study of the variants in the manufacturing of the M1 helmet, illustrated with more than 700 full-color photos and presents a new selection of helmets coming from the woodwork, stemming from private collections and museums.
The M-1 Helmet
Author: Mark A. Reynosa
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764300745
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This new book presents over seven years of research into the history of the M-1 helmet during World War II, and provides the most comprehensive examination of its development and production. All aspects of M-1 helmet production are covered including: the helmet body, the fiber liner, the plastic liner, the parachutist helmet, helmet camouflage, helmet modifications, helmet paint schemes, and toy helmets. Every production helmet version is presented in full color photographs, including detail shots and production markings. Also included are World War II era photographs of the helmet samples, helmet production, and helmets worn in training or in action. This book a valuable reference to both historians and collectors.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764300745
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This new book presents over seven years of research into the history of the M-1 helmet during World War II, and provides the most comprehensive examination of its development and production. All aspects of M-1 helmet production are covered including: the helmet body, the fiber liner, the plastic liner, the parachutist helmet, helmet camouflage, helmet modifications, helmet paint schemes, and toy helmets. Every production helmet version is presented in full color photographs, including detail shots and production markings. Also included are World War II era photographs of the helmet samples, helmet production, and helmets worn in training or in action. This book a valuable reference to both historians and collectors.
German Helmets of the Second World War
Author: Branislav Radovic
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314476
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This two volume set is a fully illustrated, detailed look at the famous German "stahlhelm" of World War II. Full color photographs - including multiple-view, interiors, and up-close detail - show Army, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Paratroop, and many others. Both volumes have been specifically produced to give the advanced collector the opportunity to expand his or her knowledge, and to compare paint and insignia against their own collections. For the novice or would-be collector, these books are an invaluable reference.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314476
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This two volume set is a fully illustrated, detailed look at the famous German "stahlhelm" of World War II. Full color photographs - including multiple-view, interiors, and up-close detail - show Army, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Paratroop, and many others. Both volumes have been specifically produced to give the advanced collector the opportunity to expand his or her knowledge, and to compare paint and insignia against their own collections. For the novice or would-be collector, these books are an invaluable reference.
Helmets of the First World War
Author: Michael J. Haselgrove
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764310201
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Superb color photographs, including multiple full-views and detail shots, depict over 150 helmets of Germany, Britain, France, United States, Austria, Turkey, and others from World War I. Previously unpublished World War I photographs show the helmets as they were worn.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764310201
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Superb color photographs, including multiple full-views and detail shots, depict over 150 helmets of Germany, Britain, France, United States, Austria, Turkey, and others from World War I. Previously unpublished World War I photographs show the helmets as they were worn.
Steel Pots
Author: Chris Armold
Publisher: R. James Bender Publishing
ISBN: 9780912138701
Category : Headgear
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features "Steel Pots: The History of America's Steel Combat Helmets," a reference book by Chris Arnold on the history of American steel combat helmets, aimed at military collectors and historians. Includes summaries of the different chapters of the book, as well as photographic images. Links to a listing of the different helmets referred to in the book. Posts contact information via e-mail for the author.
Publisher: R. James Bender Publishing
ISBN: 9780912138701
Category : Headgear
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features "Steel Pots: The History of America's Steel Combat Helmets," a reference book by Chris Arnold on the history of American steel combat helmets, aimed at military collectors and historians. Includes summaries of the different chapters of the book, as well as photographic images. Links to a listing of the different helmets referred to in the book. Posts contact information via e-mail for the author.
German Camouflaged Helmets of the Second World War
Author: Branislav Radovic
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764321061
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This two volume set (companion volumes to the author's previous books on World War II German helmets) is packed with nearly 1000 full-colour photographs of over 180 helmets and covers, all shown at full page size and many in detail. The helmets shown are some of the most wonderful and exotic camouflage helmets to be seen in private and public collections. The various sections are divided into: Paint, Texture, Wire, Covers, Netting, Straps, Interiors and Miscellaneous with each section having its own period photograph reference section -- most never before published. The author brings to the reader and collector, for the first time, a clear, detailed look at the many and varied styles of camouflage the World War II German soldier applied to what was his most personal piece of equipment.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764321061
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This two volume set (companion volumes to the author's previous books on World War II German helmets) is packed with nearly 1000 full-colour photographs of over 180 helmets and covers, all shown at full page size and many in detail. The helmets shown are some of the most wonderful and exotic camouflage helmets to be seen in private and public collections. The various sections are divided into: Paint, Texture, Wire, Covers, Netting, Straps, Interiors and Miscellaneous with each section having its own period photograph reference section -- most never before published. The author brings to the reader and collector, for the first time, a clear, detailed look at the many and varied styles of camouflage the World War II German soldier applied to what was his most personal piece of equipment.
German Headgear in World War II
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War
Author: Michael J. Haselgrove
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764325281
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 735
Book Description
This illustrated two-volume set is a further detailed look at the helmets of all nations using an identifiable helmet during the First World War, and contains over 1,000 full colour, detailed photos and over 200 period bw photos. Featured are rare and unique helmets, some previously unseen. The text includes a short history of the belligerent countries setting the helmets and their development in context as well as details and dimensions of all helmets.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764325281
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 735
Book Description
This illustrated two-volume set is a further detailed look at the helmets of all nations using an identifiable helmet during the First World War, and contains over 1,000 full colour, detailed photos and over 200 period bw photos. Featured are rare and unique helmets, some previously unseen. The text includes a short history of the belligerent countries setting the helmets and their development in context as well as details and dimensions of all helmets.