Books or Resources on WWII Uniforms..!? (1 Viewer)

[Aggie99]

Does anyone know of a good book (or other resource) for looking up specifics of WWII Uniforms?

I am getting back into painting figures and spend most of my time with WWII (US and German). So, I am hoping to find a great resource that can show me types of unis, colors, badges, unit specifics, etc.

This would really help me in getting my figures as accurate as possible.

Thanks (in advance)

 

[Currahee Chris]

I like the Osprey series for the projects you mention- in particular, the warrior series.

 

[Mitch]

Aggie99...

I have quite a few books most of which I have got from Worldwartwobooks.com which, is in wales but, if you have a look they have a very good section in both new and second hand etc which cover everything you want and may give you some ideas about what to use. The Osprey as Currahee said are ok but, I find they make a few to many mistakes which they should not do so, I am not really a fan of osprey.

I have a few US books and German ones but, they are all on the site so would waste your time to cite them

Hope it helps
Mitch

 

[binder001]

One needs to take the Osprey books with a grain of salt - especially older titles. For US stuff their printing process tended to render US Army OD #3 (the light tanish olive) as a medium gray.

For GI stuff, it's hard to beat Windrow's "WW2 GI In Colour Photographs". Not cheap, but a really nice book and well printed. There is also an equivalent volume on the USMC but I am at work and don't have the exact title right in front of me.

Gary B.

 

[Fusilier]

For GI stuff, it's hard to beat Windrow's "WW2 GI In Colour Photographs". Not cheap, but a really nice book and well printed.

I would have to agree on this wholeheartedly. It is an especially good source if you want to see the U.S. uniforms in 'live action' shots.

Also, if you want even more in-depth information, check Histoire & Collections two-volume set "Government Issue: U.S. Army ETO Collector's Guide." While these have only static photos, they are a treasure-trove of information. Everything from uniforms and insignia to every possible item connected with the U.S. Army in WW2. They usually run around $40 each.

Noah

 

[Aggie99]

Wow....thanks to everyone for the info. I really appreciate it! It looks like I will be doing some book shopping in the next day or so.

Has anyone used this site? I stumbled upon it not too long ago. I dont know how accurate it is, but it seems pretty good.

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/all-forces.htm

Thanks again

 

[fmethorst]

RZM has a pretty good selection.

http://www.rzm.com/main/main.cfm

Scroll down to the Military Collecting Section. If you click on the heading it shows more books related to that subject.

 

[Mitch]

I thought RZM kursk range was really good. I am awaiting a new Arnhem book in a similar format in the coming weeks
Mitch

 

[fmethorst]

I thought RZM kursk range was really good. I am awaiting a new Arnhem book in a similar format in the coming weeks
Mitch

Agreed, I liked that series too.

 

[desk11desk12]

Does anyone know of a good book (or other resource) for looking up specifics of WWII Uniforms?

I am getting back into painting figures and spend most of my time with WWII (US and German). So, I am hoping to find a great resource that can show me types of unis, colors, badges, unit specifics, etc.

This would really help me in getting my figures as accurate as possible.

Thanks (in advance)

You might try some of these references. I also have some USMC/ Pacific references if you want them.

GERMAN:

• Army Panzer Uniforms, by Wade Krawczyk
• Wehrmacht Camouflage Uniforms & Post War Derivatives, by Daniel Peterson
• Waffen-SS Uniforms in Color Photographs, By Andrew Steven & Peter Amodio
• Camouflage Uniforms of the Waffen-SS by Michael D. Beaver with J.F. Borsarello
• Camouflage Uniforms of the Geman Wegrmact by Werner Palinckx with J.F. Borsarello
• German Soldiers of World War Two by Jean de Lagarde
• Fighting Men of World War II-Axis Forces Uniforms, Equipment & Weapons by David Miller

AMERICAN

• The World War II GI US Army Uniforms 1941-45 in Color Photographs
• Army Service Forces Catalog Government Issue Collector’s Guide
• By Henri-Paul Enjames
• US Naval Amphibious Forces by Jeff Warner

BRITISH:
The World War II Tommy by Martin Brayley and Richard Ingram

MIXED:

• D-Day Normandy Weapons Uniforms Military Equipment by Francois Bertin
• Figthing Men of World War II-AXIS Forces Uniforms, Equipment & Weapons by David Miller
• Figthing Men of World War II-ALLIED Forces Uniforms, Equipment & Weapons by David Miller