Sumptuously illustrated, expanded encyclopedia of the uniform and equipment assigned to U.S. soldiers serving in Europe, 1943-45. In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favourite drinks or candy bars, and seemingly anything else they might require. This comprehensive reference book brings together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943 45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs, including close-ups of the labels to aid identification of items. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. This second volume of the G.I. Collector’s Guide is fully revised with the addition of sections including personal equipment, trophies and souvenirs, the wartime draft and Stateside training, and the life of POWs in German camps. More than one thousand new artifacts with detailed captions are featured in this completely revised new work. Expert Henri-Paul Enjames describes all variations of uniform, insignia, badges, weapons, and equipment in detail. As a complete catalogue with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa’s kit found in the attic and to assist collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market. AUTHOR: Henri-Paul Enjames has always been interested in French history, with a particular emphasis on World War II. He started collecting World War II memorabilia in the early 1980s, and concentrated on acquiring items in the best possible condition. This spectacular collection enabled him to write this definitive illustrated guide to World War II G.I. uniform and equipment.
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