U.S. Army Vehicle Markings, 1944

U.S. Army Vehicle Markings, 1944
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Publisher : Casemate
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9781612007380
ISBN-13 : 1612007384
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Book Synopsis U.S. Army Vehicle Markings, 1944 by : Jean Bouchery

Download or read book U.S. Army Vehicle Markings, 1944 written by Jean Bouchery and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to the markings used on WWII Era U.S. Army tanks, lorries and Jeeps—an invaluable reference for historians, modelers and collectors. The markings of a 1944 U.S. Army Jeep are an iconic image of American military and the Second World War. But few people know what the distinctive white letters, numbers and symbols actually mean. This uniquely detailed guide explains how these and other markings were integral to organizing the U.S. Army on the move. U.S. Army Vehicle Markings 1944 covers all the markings used on American military vehicles to denote their unit and classification. It also covers tactical markings and the debarkation codes used in the Normandy landings. Hundreds of contemporary photographs are paired with precise color diagrams to show exactly how markings appeared on vehicles, including the exact measurements. The volume explains all the variations in the use of these markings and includes a chapter on the varieties of camouflage used on vehicles.


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