America's Finest: US Airborne Uniforms, Equipment and Insignia of World War Two (Eto)

By Gary Howard

Book by Howard, Gary This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 185367169X
• ISBN13: 9781853671692
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Greenhill Pr
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.8" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have Publication

Without a doubt, the most comprehensive and best illustrated publication I have seen on "America's Finest." A book that should be in the library of all airborne troopers, particularly those involved with the D-Day landings in France. Equipment, insignia and operations are covered in great detail. A truly indispensable book.

THE BEST GOT BETTER WITH THE SECOND REVISED EDITION

The first edition of this book broke new ground 12 years ago when it was first published. The call for an updated revised edition has now been realized. The author has privately published a much revised and expanded edition that somewhat makes the old previous edition obsolete. Packed with even more information and excellent photographs, it is more than twice as good as the original edition. New and more interesing details about the Airborne have come to light and are covered; facts about certain pieces of equipment not known or covered in the First Edition are presented in detail for the first time. Comprehensive in every way, the new revised edition presents it all in over 300 illustration, and is accompanied by detailed technical descriptions. The revised edition provides a detail and clarity of illustrations and descriptions that create the definitive source of information for militaria collectors and re-enactors.

Superb Reference Book

An absolutely outstanding and indespensible tool for the reenactor and historian. Howard has a vast collection, and the photos of the items in B & W and in color and top-notch. Each item of equipment is carefully described, from uniforms to web-gear to weapons to toilet articles. As a self-styled historian, as well as paratrooper veteran of 26 years who collects airborne equipment, I use Howard's work repeatedly. Well worth the money!!