Arms and Uniforms - Volume 2 - 18th Century to the Present Day

Ward Lock, 1972, no dustwrapper on this copy

A worldwide survey of military uniforms and accoutrements displayed chronologically in colour on every second page. The accompanying text charts the military history, battlefield situations and political background appropriate to the uniforms being shown opposite. This volume begins with the Priussian army of Frederick II (1740-1786) and ends with the Vietnam War...