A paperback edition of this classic work, which describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models in authentic settings. A huge range of subjects is covered, from the uniforms and equipment of the front line infantryman, to the officers' and men's walking-out dress, the special kit issued to tank crews, air-landed and mountain troops, motorcyclists, medics, arctic clothing, anti-gas kit and assault kit, even down to the demob suits issued to discharged soldiers in 1945. An invaluable reference source for collectors, modellers, illustrators, military historians, wardrobe departments, and anyone with an interest in the physical reality of World War II. Describes and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the WWII British soldier using original items worn by live models. Superbly illustrated with 250 colour photographs. Martin Brayley and Richard Ingram are two leading collectors and respected contributors to military journals.
The World War II Tommy by Martin Brayley Richard Ingram
Martin Brayley is a military photographer who has seen service all over the world, from the jungles of the Far East to the mountains of Norway. He is a life-long collector of militaria, and has contributed as a writer and photographer to many magazines, as well as writing several books. Richard Ingram is an acknowledged authority on militaria, especially Second World War uniforms, and he has worked at the world famous Sabre Sales since the 1980s. His particular enthusiasm is for showing militaria on active display, which led to his involvement with the D-Day and VE-Day 50th Anniversary celebrations.
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