Describes the uniforms of the major armed forces of the world and shows how military dress has become less decorative and more attuned to the practical needs of the twentieth century soldier

"More than 650 colour illustrations"--Cover.

Illustrates and documents the clothing and individual equipment used by American soldiers during the First World War.

This book spans more than 200 years of the development of military costume--from the earliest standing armies to the eve of World War II. It is a classic work of uniform history.

300 uniforms from around the world.

Includes: U.S. and Canada, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, Europe, Israel, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South Pacific, India and Pakistan, and Latin America; and webbing and equipment.

Explore the fascinating world of military dress with this comprehensive guide to army uniforms from around the globe. With detailed illustrations and historical context, this book is an essential reference for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of military fashion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.