US Marine Infantry Combat Uniforms and Equipment 2000–12

US Marine Infantry Combat Uniforms and Equipment 2000–12
Author: J. Kenneth Eward
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 178096899X

The US Marine Corps has been a key part of the US presence in a host of combat zones. While sharing some weapons systems with the other US Forces, the Marine Corps has developed its own distinctive approach to matters of dress, personal equipment and armament. The most important trends are a new generation of camouflage clothing, body armor, and night-vision equipment, which have transformed the appearance and capability of the individual rifleman. The men and women of the USMC have been at the forefront of these developments, utilizing innovative items of dress and equipment during their extensive service in a range of challenging environments across the world. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and detailed photographs, this book explores the USMC's key contribution to the development of the combat infantry soldier's clothing and personal equipment in the 21st century.

Uniforms of the American Marines, 1775 to 1829

Uniforms of the American Marines, 1775 to 1829
Author: Edwin North McClellan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1932
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

"This is not a connected exposition of the evolution of the Marine Corps uniform but is a chronological compilation of orders and correspondence dealing with Marine Corps uniforms, arms, and accoutrements from the Colonial Period through 21 October 1829. While it furnishes the raw material for uniform plates, the original contains only one sketch of a coat and several of button arrangement and chevrons."-- Preface, page v

US Marine Corps Recon and Special Operations Uniforms & Equipment 2000–15

US Marine Corps Recon and Special Operations Uniforms & Equipment 2000–15
Author: J. Kenneth Eward
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2016-01-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472806794

In the age of modern warfare the changing landscape of the 21st century battlefield has demanded a transformation within the US Marine Corps Special Operations. Adapting to a huge range of combat environments, an enormous array of specialist uniforms, protective armour and battlefield electronic devices have been developed to facilitate missions in the most extreme conditions. A special forces operator may now have available to him a dozen distinct types of body armour and two dozen different weapons; never before in American military history has so much been given to so few. Authored by J. Kenneth Eward, professor at the American Military University, and illustrated throughout with photographs and meticulous colour plates, this volume offers the first detailed, authoritative study of the characteristics, and performance in the field, of the most modern combat gear and weapons provided for USMC specialist operators to date.

United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps
Author: Harlan Glenn
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780764322648

Covering in detail the combat and dress uniforms of the United States Marine in World War II, this new volume is destined to become the World War II Marine Corps collector's reference! Shown in detail are the herringbone utilities that Marines wore from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, as well as Summer Service, Winter Service and Dress (Blues) uniforms. A special chapter is dedicated to Marine Corps shoulder sleeve insignia, and “Strikers” that Marines wore from 1943-1947. Other chapters discuss foul weather gear, footwear, headwear, personal items, souvenirs and loot, and a special tribute to the Navy Chaplains who faithfully served Marines in combat. Also covered are the evolution and many patterns of Marine Corps camouflage (1942-1945). There are also dedicated chapters on the Marine Raiders and Marine Paratroop Battalions – known as “Paramarines”. This book is filled with an endless array of unpublished and seldom seen wartime photographs, as well as beautifully shot full-color clothing and equipment layouts.

Marines in Vietnam

Marines in Vietnam
Author: Christopher J. Anderson
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2016-05-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 1784381640

This illustrated series presents the uniforms and equipment of the United States Army from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each volume combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms and the history of the United States Army.On the morning of March 8th, 1965, the men of the United States Marine Corps prepared to land on Red Beach II in the Republic of Vietnam. The resulting conflict became the most protracted war of the Corps' history. The Marines evolved through early, nervous attempts to fend off the North Vietnamese enemy, to 'hearts and minds' programmes with the local population, and the larger operations Hastings and Dewey Canyon, where fighting resembled some of the worst in the Pacific arena of World War II. This illustrated guide brings together more than 100 rare and unusual photographs to demonstrate the uniforms, insignia and equipment of the U.S.M.C., including the M14 rifle (later replaced by the M16); grenades, mines and flamethrowers; body armor flak jackets, helmets, camouflage and jungle boots; and transports such as the LVTP-5, Sea Knight and Chinook.

U.S. Army Uniforms of World War II

U.S. Army Uniforms of World War II
Author: Shelby L. Stanton
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1994-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780811725958

Illustrates and documents the clothing and individual equipment used by American soldiers during the First World War.

MILITARY UNIFORMS IN EUROPE 1900 - 2000 Volume Two

MILITARY UNIFORMS IN EUROPE 1900 - 2000 Volume Two
Author: R Spencer Kidd
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1291187464

This book (Volume Two) gives an historical overview of 51 countries whose armed forces served in Europe 1900-2000, together with uniform descriptions. Includes 204 full colour paintings of the regular armies, marines, airforce and para-military troops engaged in land exercises, operations and warfare in Europe, including non-European troops serving in Europe. Each entry is accompanied by a history and description of the uniforms illustrated. The author and illustrator Ron Kidd, has been interested in both police and military history, uniforms and insignia since he was a school boy in the 1950's. He has visited over 300 police and military museums world-wide, and has written and illustrated a number of magazine articles on both police and military history and uniforms. He is a member of both the Military Heraldry Society and the Military Historical Society.

American Civil War Marines 1861–65

American Civil War Marines 1861–65
Author: Ron Field
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472805453

The part played in the Civil War by the small Marine Corps of the United and Confederate States is overshadowed by the confrontations of the great armies. Nevertheless, the coastal and riverine campaigns were of real importance, given the strategic significance of the Federal blockade of southern ports, and of the struggle for the Mississippi River. Marines wearing blue and grey fought in many dramatic actions afloat and ashore – ship-to-ship engagements, cutting-out expeditions, and coastal landings. This book offers a comprehensive summary of all such battles, illustrated with rare early photographs, and meticulously researched color plates detailing the often obscure minutiae of Marine uniforms and equipment.