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<\/a><\/p>\nThe cover says it all. \u00a0I was especially intrigued by the widespread use of tankettes and carriers by the Allies. \u00a0Many of the photos were of abandoned Allied armor, which shouldn’t have been a surprise, but the sheer frequency of breakdowns reported was astounding.<\/p>\n
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This is the only book not published by Arms and Armour. \u00a0George Bradford is well known for his profiles series. \u00a0I was not overly impressed with it at first glance-through, but subsequent readings proved it to be a very satisfying overview, complete with scale drawings of all the armored vehicles used during the campaign.<\/p>\n Another volume with Steven Zaloga, the well known armor expert and author of the popular \u00a0Panzer Colors series. \u00a0This volume includes a helpful survey of German Panzer unit insignia, as well as an interesting discussion of Soviet tank inscriptions. Vehicles from Romania and Hungary are also covered.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This book begins with a very interesting discussion of the purposes and techniques of camouflage. \u00a0The author emphasizes the effects of dirt, dust and foliage on armor camouflage, and the differences in philosophy between the Great Britain, United States and Germany. \u00a0To me, the illustrations aren’t consistently as good, but I am a fan of profiles and not aspect renderings of equipment and aircraft. \u00a0Most of German vehicles photographed were captured, with only a few shots of them in action.<\/p>\n Prices for these books – all used- range from the reasonable to the absurd. \u00a0It took time and effort over a period of months to locate quality copies at good prices. \u00a0I feel the money was well spent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Back from a week in the Sun with friends. \u00a0Nice way to spend the time. Just before departure, I \u00a0received the last of three books ordered to help with the Tanks project. \u00a0All of these involved camouflage and markings throughout World War II. \u00a0I already had one book covering the Polish and French campaigns. \u00a0Each … Continue reading Armour Camouflage and Markings<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n