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Vehicle Art of World War Two
John Norris
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Description for Vehicle Art of World War Two
Hardback. Full colour depictions of authentic (surviving or recreated) WW2 vehicle art . An excellent reference for reenactors, vehicle restorers, illustrators, wargamers and modellers. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 illustrations. BIC Classification: AFJ; HBWQ; JWMV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 254 x 20. Weight in Grams: 746.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473834187
SKU
V9781473834187
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-2
About John Norris
John Norris is a freelance military historian who writes regular monthly columns for several specialist titles, ranging from vehicle profiles to re-enactment events. He has written well over a dozen books on various military historical subjects, most recently Fix Bayonets! (2014) and Mortars of WWII (2015), both published by Pen & Sword.
Reviews for Vehicle Art of World War Two
An interesting topic and one which modellers, military historians, re-enactors and military vehicle restorers will find interesting.
Military Model Scene This book will be very interesting to modelers that are looking for some cool markings to put on their vehicles. It will hold interest for military historians and enthusiasts too.
AMPS Indianapolis After reading the entire book, I ... Read more
Military Model Scene This book will be very interesting to modelers that are looking for some cool markings to put on their vehicles. It will hold interest for military historians and enthusiasts too.
AMPS Indianapolis After reading the entire book, I ... Read more