Flak Jackets 20th Century Military Body Armour (MAA 157)

AS NEW A clean tight softcover copy from a meticulous collector. White card covers may show yellowing which is common for books in this series from Osprey, or may have an old price sticker. NO writing, marks or creases, but may show light rubbing from being shelved. Fantastic uniform and figure painting research material.

From Publisher:

Beginning in World War I, with the introduction of the steel helmet this book charts the development of protective equipment for soldiers and security forces. Initially body armour was seen as a military luxury that could be ill-afforded. However, the success of 'flak suits' as worn by some bomber crews during World War II convinced the armed forces of the need to develop protection for the ground soldier against small arms fire. The scientific development of the modern flak jacket is traced as are the field trials conducted in Korea and later Vietnam. Extensive illustrations and photographs accompnay the text.

Product Info

ISBN: 0850455693

ISBN-13: 9780850455694

Publisher: Osprey Military Books

Year: 1984

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

Seller Info

BoomersBooks

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Website: https://www.boomersbooks.net

Country: United States