Download or read book World War II Tactical Camouflage Techniques written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains and illustrates the actual materials and techniques adopted (both successfully and unsuccessfully) by tactical units – i.e. the concealment of personnel, weapons, equipment, field positions, and movement by infantry riflemen and weapons crews, artillerymen, and vehicle crews. It covers all areas and seasons in the European and Mediterranean theaters of operations, for the US, British, German, and Soviet armies. It includes camouflage of the person, personal equipment, and weapons; natural materials and “expedient” techniques; issued camouflage materials such as nets, ponchos, etc; the principles of camouflaging equipment and vehicles, of positioning and terrain integration, the effects of light and shadow, and the use of decoy and dummy positions. Featuring meticulous full-color artwork and specially selected period photographs, this absorbing study casts new light on the camouflaging techniques developed by the major armies of World War II on a host of European battlefields.
Download or read book World War II Tactical Camouflage Techniques written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains and illustrates the actual materials and techniques adopted (both successfully and unsuccessfully) by tactical units – i.e. the concealment of personnel, weapons, equipment, field positions, and movement by infantry riflemen and weapons crews, artillerymen, and vehicle crews. It covers all areas and seasons in the European and Mediterranean theaters of operations, for the US, British, German, and Soviet armies. It includes camouflage of the person, personal equipment, and weapons; natural materials and “expedient” techniques; issued camouflage materials such as nets, ponchos, etc; the principles of camouflaging equipment and vehicles, of positioning and terrain integration, the effects of light and shadow, and the use of decoy and dummy positions. Featuring meticulous full-color artwork and specially selected period photographs, this absorbing study casts new light on the camouflaging techniques developed by the major armies of World War II on a host of European battlefields.
Download or read book Masquerade written by Seymour Reit and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1978 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story behind the various organizations responsible for trickery and deception during World War II.
Download or read book Deceptions of World War II written by Peter Darman and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the inner workings of many incredible, ingenious and decisive acts of military cunning in this fascinating insight into the tactics of World War II presents notable successes, as well as the most daring and outrageous plans. Critical advantage was gained through deception - the projection of power in areas of weakness, camouflage, manipulation, and the transmission of false intentions. Deceptions of World War II presents notable successes, as well as the most daring and outrageous plans. Be enthralled by accounts of: - Just how important the camouflage efforts were at home and in the Pacific - artists and photographers like William Dobell and Max Dupain were drafted into bold, creative and ingenious efforts.- Operation Hackney in the Pacific, where an Australian cargo fleet loaded with empty packing and used fuel drums supplied the illusion, from the air, of a full brigade's camps. - The British effort to project a fighting force in North Africa where none in fact existed and the flawless Japanese plan to conceal an entire fleet on its way to Pearl Harbour.- The enigmatic double agent Garbo, who established a fictitious network of spies in Britain and then fed Germany a stream of false information.These compelling stories are interspersed with equally captivating images, from full-page spreads of invasions in action, to the shipping container used to transport the body of a fictitious marine captain during Operation Mincemeat.
Download or read book World War II Winter and Mountain Warfare Tactics written by Stephen Bull and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-20 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twentieth century saw an unprecedented emphasis on fighting in all terrains, seasons and weather conditions. Such conditions made even basic survival difficult as subzero temperatures caused weapons to jam, engines to seize up and soldiers to suffer frostbite, snow blindness and hypothermia. The conditions often favoured small groups of mobile, lightly armed soldiers, rather than the armoured forces or air power that dominated other combat environments. Some European armies developed small numbers of specialist alpine troops before and during World War I, but these proved to be insufficient as nearly all the major combatants of World War II found themselves fighting for extended periods in extremely hostile cold-weather and/or alpine environments. Drawing upon manuals, memoirs and unit histories and illustrated with period tactical diagrams and specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this study sheds new light on the winter-warfare tactics and techniques of the US, British, German, Soviet and Finnish armies of World War II.
Download or read book MKII helmets of the Second World War and their use in the Italian Campaign written by Daniele Piselli and published by DANIELE PISELLI. This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collecting of MKII helmets from the second world war has seen a considerable increase in interest among collectors recently. The enthusiast approaching this sector of militaria collecting for the first time has very few tools available that can at least point him in the right direction. So, taking stock of the knowledge I have acquired and with the help of various collector friends, I thought it might be useful to publish this guide on MKII helmets in the second world war and their use during the Italian Campaign. There is certainly a lot more to discover but this is a starting point. A tip, before making a purchase, always ask the opinion of other collectors because a trained eye can definitely help you in this jungle of post war use, fakes, tampering... and beautiful helmets that still know how to tell their story. A big thank you goes to Francesco Braneschi, it is also thanks to him that this "research" came about, to his passion and to our constant exchanges of opinion on this sector of the militaria. In an attempt to understand something more I cannot fail to thank Marco Visani, super adviser with his infinite bibles. A thankyou also to those who contributed with their time, photographs, information, and much more: Alessandro Zentile, Antonio Bonanno, Aaron Delaney, Brendon Ellis, Cristian Rubiola, David Yeomans, Dennis van Vugt, Fabio Ortolani, Francesco Saverio Giovagnoli, Giovanni Righini , Ivo Beute, Leonardo Biserni, Mark Kozowy, Massimo Costa, Paolo Zamma, Peter Young, Steven Britton and the Boys of the Combat Road association. Thank you. And finally, thank you to Fabio Roncella for his essay on the battle of Montegabbione, our roots are in history. Buona lettura! Daniele Piselli
Download or read book American Civil War Marines 1861 65 written by Ron Field and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The part played in the Civil War by the small Marine Corps of the United and Confederate States is overshadowed by the confrontations of the great armies. Nevertheless, the coastal and riverine campaigns were of real importance, given the strategic significance of the Federal blockade of southern ports, and of the struggle for the Mississippi River. Marines wearing blue and grey fought in many dramatic actions afloat and ashore – ship-to-ship engagements, cutting-out expeditions, and coastal landings. This book offers a comprehensive summary of all such battles, illustrated with rare early photographs, and meticulously researched color plates detailing the often obscure minutiae of Marine uniforms and equipment.
Download or read book The Condor Legion written by Carlos Caballero Jurado and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Condor Legion was the expeditionary force of soldiers and airmen sent by Hitler to aid Franco's Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War. The Germans used the war as an opportunity to develop equipment and tactics, and their force included not only instructors, but also combat units of artillery, tanks and aircraft. These units tested guns, tanks and planes and perfected techniques which were used in the 1940 Blitzkrieg. Many of officers prominent in the early campaigns of World War II won their first successes in Spain. This book details the Legion and its unique uniform and insignia.
Download or read book Camouflage Materials and Manufacturing Techniques FM 5 20H War Department Field Manual 1944 World War II Civilian Reference Edition written by U.S. War Department and published by Doublebit Press. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Comprehensive WW2-Era Army Handbook on Making and Using Camouflage Materials. Build your library with this unabridged, high-quality World War II Civilian Reference Edition facsimile reissue of the official US Army Camouflage Materials and Manufacturing Techniques - FM 5-20H War Department Field Manual, 1944 release. This historic unclassified civilian reference edition manual features the principles and procedures for constructing, manufacturing, and employing both artificial and natural camouflage and concealment materials for use in the field and on large structures. Contents include historic discussions on all manner of camouflage materials that could be found, acquired, or otherwise made in the field. Materials include paint, stains, dyes, adhesives, texturing materials, screening materials and mesh nets, supporting materials, garnish for camouflaged items, structural materials for support, ground and natural materials, fibers, cut foliage, locally sourced camouflage principles, and tools and equipment for the manufacturing and employment of camouflage in the field. Learn how things were historically done in the military for personal enrichment and historical study by learning from the classic knowledge of the American soldier. Great for learning the history behind the ins-and-outs of soldering principles developed by the U.S. military. Not just for military personnel, this book is a great gift for outdoors enthusiasts, backpackers, campers, hikers, hunters, scouts, military history enthusiasts, and veterans! A part of the Military Manual Series. This Doublebit Historic Edition reprint of Camouflage Materials and Manufacturing Techniques - FM 5-20H (1944) is professionally restored and presented from the original facsimile source with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Available in both paperback and hardcover, readers can enjoy this historic World War II Civilian Reference Edition reissue for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge.
Download or read book Vietnam Infantry Tactics written by Gordon L. Rottman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals the evolving US, Viet Cong and NVA tactics at battalion level and below throughout the Vietnam War. Beginning with a description of the terrain, climate and the unique nature of operations in this theatre of war, the author, a Vietnam veteran himself, goes on to explain how unit organisation was broken down by combatant forces and the impact this had on the kind of tactics they employed. In particular, the author highlights how units were organised in reality on the battlefield as opposed to their theoretical tables of organisation. US tactics included the standard US tactical doctrine as prescribed by several field manuals and in which leaders and troops were rigourously trained. But it also reveals how many American units developed innovative small unit tactics specifically tailored to the terrain and enemy practices. In contrast, this book also reveals the tactics employed by Viet Cong and NVA units including their own Offensive Operations, Reconnaissance, Movement Formations and Security, and Ambushes.
Download or read book Pirates 1660 1730 written by Angus Konstam and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives an accurate picture of the pirates who sailed in the waters of the Caribbean and off the American coastline during the 'golden age' of piracy between 1660 and 1730. It traces the origins of piratical activity in the 16th century and examines the Boucaneer (Buccaneer) culture in Jamaica and Hispaniola. It details what drove individuals to a life of piracy, how they dressed, their weaponry, the ships they used and the codes by which they operated. Whether viewed as villains or victims the Pirates were a major threat to shipping and commerce in the western Atlantic for more than 70 years. Elite 67, 69 and 74 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Pirates'.
Download or read book Russian Security and Paramilitary Forces since 1991 written by Mark Galeotti and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed illustrated study of Putin's shadowy security and paramilitary armed forces. While the size of Russia's regular forces has shrunk recently, its security and paramilitary elements have become increasingly powerful. Under the Putin regime they have proliferated and importantly seem set to remain Russia's most active armed agencies for the immediate future. In parallel, within the murky world where government and private interests intersect, a number of paramilitary 'private armies' operate almost as vigilantes, with government toleration or approval. This book offers a succinct overview of the official, semi-official and unofficial agencies that pursue Russian government and quasi-government objectives by armed means, from the 200,000-strong Interior Troops, through Police and other independent departmental forces, down to private security firms. Featuring rare photographs, and detailed colour plates of uniforms, insignia and equipment, this study by a renowned authority explores the Putin regime's shadowy special-forces apparatus, active in an array of counter-terrorist and counter-mafia wars since 1991.
Download or read book The Mexican Revolution 1910 20 written by Philip Jowett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most famous Western movies have been set against the background of the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. Now, for the first time in English, Osprey offer a concise but fact-packed account of the events, armies, uniforms and weapons of those ten chaotic and bloody years, putting in context such famous but half-understood names as Diaz, Pancho Villa, Zapata, Madero and Huerta. The text is illustrated with many rare and fascinating period photographs, and with eight detailed color plates of orfiristas and Rurales, Maderisitas, Federales, Villistas, Zapatistas,and US volunteers and intervention troops.
Download or read book Napoleonic Heavy Cavalry Dragoon Tactics written by Philip Haythornthwaite and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Napoleonic Wars the supreme battlefield shock weapon was the heavy cavalry – the French cuirassiers, and their British, Austrian, Prussian and Russian counterparts. Big men mounted on big horses, the heavy cavalry were armed with swords nearly a metre long, used for slashing or thrusting at their opponents; many wore steel armour, a practice revived by Napoleon. They were tasked with smashing a hole in the enemy's line of battle, with exploiting a weakness, or with turning a flank. Their classic manoeuvre was the charge; arrayed in close-order lines or columns, the heavy cavalry would begin their attack at the walk, building up to a gallop for the final 50 metres before impact. Illustrated with diagrams, relevant paintings and prints and specially prepared colour plates, this is the first volume of a two-part study of the cavalry tactics of the armies of Napoleon and those of his allies and opponents. Written by a leading authority on the period, it draws upon drill manuals and later writings to offer a vivid assessment of how heavy cavalry actually fought on the Napoleonic battlefield.
Download or read book The Art of War Faces written by Zhang Wei Ming (张伟明) and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical Overview: Unveiling Centuries of Wisdom: Delve into the historical roots of Korean Military Martial Arts and its evolution in mastering camouflage techniques. Legacy of Concealment: Explore how camouflage has been an integral part of Korean military strategy throughout history. Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Tactics: Witness the seamless integration of traditional martial arts principles with contemporary camouflage methodologies. Objectives: 4. Tactical Mastery: Understand the primary objective of the course - to equip individuals with unparalleled skills in blending into various environments for strategic advantage. Psychological Empowerment: Discover how mastering camouflage techniques not only enhances physical prowess but also empowers the mind for tactical decision-making. Adaptive Expertise: Learn to adapt to diverse terrains, from lush forests to urban landscapes, through comprehensive training in camouflage. What We'll Discuss: 7. Psychology of Deception: Uncover the psychological aspects of camouflage and how it plays a pivotal role in gaining the upper hand in any situation. Natural Elements as Allies: Learn the secrets of using nature's elements to your advantage, whether in mountainous regions or aquatic environments. Flora and Fauna Imitation: Explore the art of mimicking the surroundings, from imitating plants to blending in with the wildlife. Tactical Wardrobe: Dive into the world of practical and stylish camouflage apparel designed for optimal concealment. Urban Camouflage: Discover techniques tailored for navigating the challenges of urban environments while maintaining the element of surprise. Tools of Concealment: Explore cutting-edge technological advancements and improvised gear for stealthy maneuvers. Legendary Camouflage Exploits: Unravel historical case studies showcasing the effectiveness of camouflage in Korean military history. Modern Applications and Innovations: Stay updated on the latest applications and innovations in the realm of camouflage. Ethical Considerations: Delve into the ethical aspects of camouflage, balancing stealth with honor in martial arts. Everyday Applications: Learn how camouflage goes beyond warfare, finding practical applications in survival situations and daily life. Mastering the Art: Understand how the course integrates camouflage into the Korean Military Martial Arts curriculum. Personal Development: Explore how mastering camouflage becomes a transformative skill, enhancing personal growth. Reflecting on the Art of War Faces: Contemplate the significance of camouflage in the broader context of martial arts and strategic thinking. Embracing Camouflage Mastery: Conclude by embracing the skills acquired, ready to face the world with a newfound mastery of the art of concealmen
Download or read book Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures written by Michael Farnworth and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The step-by-step building and painting guides in this book illustrate figures in scales from 1/150 to 1/32, which equates to wargame figures sizes from 10mm to 54mm. There are painting recipes featured for twenty- five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. These are: Afrika Korps; Fallschirmjager (parachutists); Feldgendarmerie (military police); Gebirgsjager (mountain troops); Heer (army); Panzer (tank crews); Waffen SS and U-boat crew. Preparation and assembly of white metal and plastic figures is covered in detail, and tutorials include techniques for building a wargames army quickly. Foreword by Rick Priestley it will appeal to all historical wargamers, particularly those interested in WWII and those interested in diorama making and figure modelling. Gives painting recipes for twenty-five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. The latest materials and techniques are covered which will benefit beginners as well as experienced modellers. Superbly illsutrated with 291 colour images.
Download or read book Camouflage Simplified written by Eric Sloane and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Camouflage Simplified, first published in 1942, is a fascinating World War II look at the science and art of camouflage to hide and protect aircraft, structures, highways, ships and more. Written and illustrated by noted artist and historian Eric Sloane (1905-1985), the book details the many ways nature's camouflage techniques can be applied as protective defensive measures.
