Vehicle art of world war two / John Norris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norris, John, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vehicles, Military.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 pages) : color illustrations, photographs

Place of Publication:

Barnsley, [England] : Pen & Sword Military, 2016.

Summary:

"The 'nose art' that decorated WW2 aircraft has received considerable attention but the images and slogans that decorated land vehicles has been less widely appreciated. This visually stunning book displays many fine examples (original or faithfully recreated) of the art that adorned the military vehicles of both Allied and Axis forces. Both official unit markings, such as divisional badges and unit emblems, as well as decidedly less official renderings of pin up girls and cartoon characters are included. John Norris's concise but well researched text and extended captions set the artwork in context and explain the development of vehicle art through the course of the war and in the various armies. The result is a visual treat for the casual reader and a valuable reference for reenactors, vehicle restorers, wargamers and modelers."-- Book jacket.

Contents:

What's in a name?

The French Army : national pride and personal choice

The British Army : making a point

To name or not to name : a national difference of opinion

The German Army : a subtle approach

Russia : patriotic fervor of the Red Army

The US Army : sometimes saucy, often humorous.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 23, 2016).

ISBN:

9781473884830

1473884837

9781473884823

1473884829