Winter Uniforms of the German Army: Heer, Luftwaffe, Waffen-SS by Werner Palinck

Description: Winter Uniforms of the German Army by Werner Palinckx Comprising 448 pages, this illustrated book is the first comprehensive reference work covering winter uniforms used by the German Army, Air Force and Waffen-SS during the period from 1942 to 1945. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Comprising 448 pages, this illustrated book is the first comprehensive reference work covering winter uniforms used by the German Army, Air Force and Waffen-SS during the period from 1942 to 1945.The book is intended for collectors, historians, model makers and those with an interest in military history.Following the attack on the Soviet Union and the first experiences with the Russian winter in 1941-42, it quickly became clear to the powers that be standard German Army uniform was completely unsuitable for waging war in the east, where temperatures often dropped far below zero. This made it necessary to create a new uniform capable of dealing with the climactic conditions on the Eastern Front.This book describes the creation of the Winteranzug 42 winter uniform, the first of its kind, and the following versions for the army, air force and Waffen-SS later in the war. First the complete winter uniform - balaclava, parka, trousers and mittens - is illustrated schematically in all its details. Long Description Comprising 448 pages, this illustrated book is the first comprehensive reference work covering winter uniforms used by the German Army, Air Force and Waffen-SS during the period from 1942 to 1945. The book is intended for collectors, historians, model makers and those with an interest in military history. Following the attack on the Soviet Union and the first experiences with the Russian winter in 1941-42, it quickly became clear to the powers that be standard German Army uniform was completely unsuitable for waging war in the east, where temperatures often dropped far below zero. This made it necessary to create a new uniform capable of dealing with the climactic conditions on the Eastern Front. This book describes the creation of the Winteranzug 42 winter uniform, the first of its kind, and the following versions for the army, air force and Waffen-SS later in the war. First the complete winter uniform - balaclava, parka, trousers and mittens - is illustrated schematically in all its details. Details ISBN3963600160 Author Werner Palinckx Pages 448 Year 2019 ISBN-10 3963600160 ISBN-13 9783963600166 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-10-31 UK Release Date 2019-10-31 Imprint Zeughausverlag GmbH Country of Publication Germany Subtitle Heer, Luftwaffe, Waffen-SS Illustrations Over 1,100 colour images, more than 250 original photo, english text Publisher Zeughausverlag GmbH Edition Description New edition Audience General AU Release Date 2021-02-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126065443;

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