Sailors in Forest Green: USN Personnel Attached to the USMC

Sailors in Forest Green: USN Personnel Attached to the USMC (U.S. Navy Uniforms in World War II)

Sailors in Forest Green is a detailed examination of the uniforms and equipment used by Navy personnel attached to the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Navy hospital corpsmen, Seabees, combat photographers, demolitions experts, and many other Navy specialists served with USMC units from 1941-1945. This subject is often overlooked today. Sailors in Forest Green is the first book of its kind to address this previously unexplored and fascinating topic. It is lavishly illustrated with over 800 previously unpublished archival and contemporary photographs, documents, and dramatic reconstructions. Both U.S. Navy and Marine Corps uniforms are highlighted, including officer and enlisted dress uniforms and insignia, combat and fatigue uniforms, camouflage, field gear and experimental equipment. Additionally, gas masks, medical supplies, and explosives are featured as well. Anyone with an interest in World War II militaria will marvel at this new and exciting breakthrough!
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780764324260
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Sailors in Forest Green: USN Personnel Attached to the USMC (U.S. Navy Uniforms in World War II)