Description - M-1 Helmet of the World War II GI by Pieter Oosterman
The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era, fixed bail, M-1 helmet is covered in this all new volume. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details, contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2 helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed and presented. Also, ten mannequin ensembles represent the GI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes and Germany. The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmets and much more! SELLING POINTS: -Detailed and comprehensive look at the famous U.S. WWII M-1 helmet -Includes camouflage, paratrooper, and battlefield found helmets -Over 750 superb multi-view and up-close detail photos ILLUSTRATIONS 750 colour images *
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