WWII Tommy 3-Book Photo Reference Book Series - British Canada Army Airborne /|\

Description

Three Book Set of the Revised and Expanded Editions
Equipment of the WWII Tommy
Weapons of the WWII Tommy
Uniforms of the WWII Tommy
A comprehensive photographic reference book series that attempts to document Army Infantry and Airborne equipment, weapons and uniforms that were most commonly encountered and used during the Second World War by the British and Commonwealth military forces.
Equipment of the WWII Tommy
has over 650 pages of text and with over 1300 photographs including many wartime shots that are believed to be previously unpublished.
Chapters include Basic Webbing, Special Load Bearing Gear and Assault Vests, Personal Equipment, Field and Camp Equipment including Kit Bags, Tents and Stoves, Tools and Scientific Instruments which include Compasses, Optics and Range Finders, Bayonets and Edged Weapons, Signals Equipment including Heliographs, Wireless Sets and Very Pistols, Anti-Gas Equipment including types of Masks and Carriers, Capes and Ointments, Medical and Dental Equipment, Documents and Papers including ID discs and ID Cards, Folding Bicycles and Lightweight Motorcycles, Parachute Dummies and Other Deceptive Devices as used during Normandy and Arnhem, Gliders and Tug Transport, and Air Deployed Equipment including Leg Bags, Rifle Valises, X-Type Parachutes, Drop Containers, and the Various Methods of Re-supply by Air.
Weapons of the WWII Tommy
has over 784 pages of text and with over 1400 photographs and over 150 drawings and diagrams including many wartime shots that are believed to be previously unpublished.
Chapters include Personal Side Arms, Service Rifles, Boys Anti-Tank Rifle, Sten Mark I, II, III, and V Submachine Guns, Austen, Owen, Thompson and Lanchester Submachine Guns, Lewis Light Machine Gun, Bren Light Machine Gun, Vickers Medium Machine Gun, Small Arms Ammunition, Shaped Charges and Explosives, Projectors including the PIAT and 29mm Blacker Bombard, Booby Traps and Switches, Hand and Rifle Grenades, Mines and Mine Clearing Equipment, 2-Inch, 3-Inch and 4.2-Inch Mortars, Rockets and Flame Throwers.
Uniforms of the WWII Tommy
has over 650 pages of text and with over 1700 photographs including many wartime shots that are believed to be previously unpublished.
Chapters include Service Dress, Battle Dress, Khaki Drill and Khaki Aertex Uniforms, Utility Uniforms including Denison Smocks, Denims, Windproofs and Tank Suits, Cold Weather Clothing and Greatcoats, Personal Clothing, Protective Helmets, Head Gear, Footwear, Jungle Uniforms and Jungle Personal Clothing, Cap and Collar Badges, Formation Badges, Trade and Special Proficiency Badges, Rank Insignia, and a Special Chapter on Pattern 1944 Webbing and another Detailing the Women’s Auxiliaries.
The Expanded Color Section Has 24 Pages in this Edition.
Each Buy-It-Now is for one 3-Book Set
These books are rather heavy at almost 2 ½ pounds each so we are using the U.S. Priority Airmail Medium Flat Rate Boxes for all individual USA and International sales since it is the most cost effective for the buyer and ensures a very fast and safe delivery. Since it is a flat rate shipping service from the post office, up to two 3-book sets can ship in the same box for the same fee in case you know someone that also needs a set and wants to split shipping with you.
This is especially handy for international buyers since the post office charges so much for shipping now. If you purchase two 3-book sets, please contact us before paying so we can revise the shipping costs as eBay will probably show it doubled.