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Ground forces in the Korean War 1950–53 (2): the US army and US Marine corps
Mackowiak, Robert; Shumate, Johnny
Osprey Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 50 Pages
This study of the evolving uniforms and personal equipment used by US ground forces in the Korean War features new full-color artwork and previously unpublished photographs.
In June 1950, US soldiers and Marines deployed in the Korean War were dressed and equipped largely as they had been in the closing stages of World War II, but by 1953 major innovations had transformed their appearance. Featuring eight pages of specially commissioned artwork alongside carefully chosen photographs, some never previously published, this study charts the evolution of the US troops' uniforms and gear through three years of bitter fighting.
The deployment of a US expeditionary force in Korea entailed uniform and equipment shortages and resulted in widespread improvisation among the troops. The rapid movement of the first stages of the conflict made resupply very difficult, a situation compounded by the need for cold-weather clothing. In 1951, the beginnings of position warfare offered the opportunity for soldiers and Marines to customize their uniforms and gear. Flak jackets were introduced in both services. The infantryman's basic load lightened substantially, with men on the line often requiring little more than their fatigues, flak vest, and helmet. All of these developments are explained and depicted in this fully illustrated study from an authority of the uniforms and personal gear of the Korean War period.
Mackowiak, Robert; Shumate, Johnny
Osprey Publishing
, 2025
; English
; 50 Pages
This study of the evolving uniforms and personal equipment used by US ground forces in the Korean War features new full-color artwork and previously unpublished photographs.
In June 1950, US soldiers and Marines deployed in the Korean War were dressed and equipped largely as they had been in the closing stages of World War II, but by 1953 major innovations had transformed their appearance. Featuring eight pages of specially commissioned artwork alongside carefully chosen photographs, some never previously published, this study charts the evolution of the US troops' uniforms and gear through three years of bitter fighting.
The deployment of a US expeditionary force in Korea entailed uniform and equipment shortages and resulted in widespread improvisation among the troops. The rapid movement of the first stages of the conflict made resupply very difficult, a situation compounded by the need for cold-weather clothing. In 1951, the beginnings of position warfare offered the opportunity for soldiers and Marines to customize their uniforms and gear. Flak jackets were introduced in both services. The infantryman's basic load lightened substantially, with men on the line often requiring little more than their fatigues, flak vest, and helmet. All of these developments are explained and depicted in this fully illustrated study from an authority of the uniforms and personal gear of the Korean War period.
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Mesmer, Philippe
Parkstone International
, 2024
; German
; 106 Pages
Seit Generationen scheiden sich die Zigarrenraucher in zwei Parteien: die Afficionados der Havanna und die anderen. Der Unterschied ist so wichtig wie der zwischen Bordeaux und Burgunder. Für den Liebhaber der puros ist die Havanna der erste Schritt zur Wollust. Mit viel Humor und grossem Talent vergleicht Philippe Mesmer die Freuden der Vielweiberei, der hochprozentigen Schnäpse und des Zigarrenrauchens. Hier schildert ein echter Zigarrenästhet, wie sich die Havannazigarre in Wolken höchsten Genusses und in ein Feuerwerk der Leidenschaft verwandelt.
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Mesmer, Philippe
Parkstone International
, 2024
; German
; 106 Pages
Seit Generationen scheiden sich die Zigarrenraucher in zwei Parteien: die Afficionados der Havanna und die anderen. Der Unterschied ist so wichtig wie der zwischen Bordeaux und Burgunder. Für den Liebhaber der puros ist die Havanna der erste Schritt zur Wollust. Mit viel Humor und grossem Talent vergleicht Philippe Mesmer die Freuden der Vielweiberei, der hochprozentigen Schnäpse und des Zigarrenrauchens. Hier schildert ein echter Zigarrenästhet, wie sich die Havannazigarre in Wolken höchsten Genusses und in ein Feuerwerk der Leidenschaft verwandelt.
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Mesmer, Philippe
Parkstone International
, 2024
; French
; 106 Pages
Depuis des générations, les amateurs de cigares se divisent en deux catégories : les aficionados du Havane et les autres. Querelle aussi importante et majeure qu'entre vin de Bordeaux et de Bourgogne. Pour l'amateur de puros, la tentation du Havane est le premier pas vers la volupté. Avec humour et talent, Philippe Mesmer compare les plaisirs de la femme, des grands alcools et du Havane. Richement illustré de magnifiques VISTA, de très rares et très anciennes bagues de cigare et d'images de Cuba, cet ouvrage recherche les chemins des paradis qui ne durent que le temps d'un bon Havane.
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Mesmer, Philippe
Parkstone International
, 2024
; French
; 106 Pages
Depuis des générations, les amateurs de cigares se divisent en deux catégories : les aficionados du Havane et les autres. Querelle aussi importante et majeure qu'entre vin de Bordeaux et de Bourgogne. Pour l'amateur de puros, la tentation du Havane est le premier pas vers la volupté. Avec humour et talent, Philippe Mesmer compare les plaisirs de la femme, des grands alcools et du Havane. Richement illustré de magnifiques VISTA, de très rares et très anciennes bagues de cigare et d'images de Cuba, cet ouvrage recherche les chemins des paradis qui ne durent que le temps d'un bon Havane.
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The union army 1861–65 (2) : Eastern and New England states
Field, Ron; Windrow, Martin (Series editors); Reynolds, Nick (Series editors); Capparoni, Marco
Osprey Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 50 Pages
This book describes and illustrates the uniforms and personal equipment of the troops fielded by the Eastern and New England states that fought for the Union during the American Civil War.
During 1861–65, the United States Army, pitted against the forces of the fledgling Confederacy, fought to defend the Union during five long years of bitter conflict. This volume, the second in a three-part study, chronicles the clothing, insignia and gear worn by the soldiers fielded by 12 of the states that fought to preserve the Union.
While uniforms conforming to standard Union Army patterns were widely issued to these troops, some wore distinctive items of dress or insignia, and a wide variety of weapons were carried. Ron Field, an acknowledged authority on US military apparel, reveals how the Eastern and New England states clothed and equipped their regiments during the Civil War. Eight plates of original artwork showing officers and enlisted men of the Union Army are complemented by photographs of soldiers and items of uniform from a variety of sources.
Field, Ron; Windrow, Martin (Series editors); Reynolds, Nick (Series editors); Capparoni, Marco
Osprey Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 50 Pages
This book describes and illustrates the uniforms and personal equipment of the troops fielded by the Eastern and New England states that fought for the Union during the American Civil War.
During 1861–65, the United States Army, pitted against the forces of the fledgling Confederacy, fought to defend the Union during five long years of bitter conflict. This volume, the second in a three-part study, chronicles the clothing, insignia and gear worn by the soldiers fielded by 12 of the states that fought to preserve the Union.
While uniforms conforming to standard Union Army patterns were widely issued to these troops, some wore distinctive items of dress or insignia, and a wide variety of weapons were carried. Ron Field, an acknowledged authority on US military apparel, reveals how the Eastern and New England states clothed and equipped their regiments during the Civil War. Eight plates of original artwork showing officers and enlisted men of the Union Army are complemented by photographs of soldiers and items of uniform from a variety of sources.
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The union army 1861–65 (3) : Midwestern and Western states
Field, Ron; Windrow, Martin (Series editors); Reynolds, Nick (Series editors); Capparoni, Marco
Osprey Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 50 Pages
This book describes and illustrates the uniforms and personal equipment of the troops fielded by the Midwestern and Western states that fought for the Union during the Civil War.
During the American Civil War, the United States Army, pitted against the forces of the fledgling Confederacy, fought to defend and preserve the Union during five long years of bitter conflict. As the war continued into 1862 and beyond, both sides mobilized huge numbers of troops, necessitating a massive expansion of military logistics in order to clothe, equip and feed the soldiers as they fought on a variety of fronts, from California to Virginia.
This volume, the third in a three-part study, describes and illustrates the uniforms, insignia and personal equipment of the soldiers fielded by the Midwestern and Western states for the Union cause. While the majority of these troops were infantry, substantial numbers of artillery, cavalry and other specialists such as riflemen and engineers were also sent to fight the Confederate armies. Eight plates of original artwork showing officers and enlisted men of the Union Army are complemented by rare photographs depicting soldiers and items of uniform from some of the most comprehensive collections in the United States.
Field, Ron; Windrow, Martin (Series editors); Reynolds, Nick (Series editors); Capparoni, Marco
Osprey Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 50 Pages
This book describes and illustrates the uniforms and personal equipment of the troops fielded by the Midwestern and Western states that fought for the Union during the Civil War.
During the American Civil War, the United States Army, pitted against the forces of the fledgling Confederacy, fought to defend and preserve the Union during five long years of bitter conflict. As the war continued into 1862 and beyond, both sides mobilized huge numbers of troops, necessitating a massive expansion of military logistics in order to clothe, equip and feed the soldiers as they fought on a variety of fronts, from California to Virginia.
This volume, the third in a three-part study, describes and illustrates the uniforms, insignia and personal equipment of the soldiers fielded by the Midwestern and Western states for the Union cause. While the majority of these troops were infantry, substantial numbers of artillery, cavalry and other specialists such as riflemen and engineers were also sent to fight the Confederate armies. Eight plates of original artwork showing officers and enlisted men of the Union Army are complemented by rare photographs depicting soldiers and items of uniform from some of the most comprehensive collections in the United States.
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From Chang'an to Athens : the ancient sports cultures of the silk road
Sun, Qilin; Mao, Lijuan; Li, Chongshen
World Scientific
, 2024
; English
; 345 Pages
This book collects and studies the colourful sports and history of countries along the historical Silk Road from Chang'an to Athens, including a wide range of sports ranging from polo and chess to archery and lion dance. It will examine, research and analyse a large number of sports cultural relics and documentary materials unearthed by archaeology in recent years, and comprehensively collects and classifies these sports materials which belong to different countries along the Silk Road. In doing so, it aims to promote the sports forms of these countries and set the context of sports development, so as to raise awareness about the exchange and dissemination of sports culture between ancient China and Western countries.
Sun, Qilin; Mao, Lijuan; Li, Chongshen
World Scientific
, 2024
; English
; 345 Pages
This book collects and studies the colourful sports and history of countries along the historical Silk Road from Chang'an to Athens, including a wide range of sports ranging from polo and chess to archery and lion dance. It will examine, research and analyse a large number of sports cultural relics and documentary materials unearthed by archaeology in recent years, and comprehensively collects and classifies these sports materials which belong to different countries along the Silk Road. In doing so, it aims to promote the sports forms of these countries and set the context of sports development, so as to raise awareness about the exchange and dissemination of sports culture between ancient China and Western countries.
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The Union Army 1861–65 (1): the regular army and the territories
Field, Ron; Capparoni, Marco
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 50 Pages
This fully illustrated study investigates the uniforms and equipment of the US regular troops and volunteers from the territories fighting for the Union during the American Civil War.During the American Civil War, the United States Army, pitted against the forces of the fledgling Confederacy, fought to defend and preserve the Union during five long years of bitter conflict.
This volume describes and illustrates the uniforms, insignia and personal equipment of the Union Army's regular infantry, artillery, cavalry, and engineers, plus specialists such as US Sharpshooters, Veteran Reserve Corps, Medical Corps, and Signal Corps.This volume also covers the troops fielded by the Territories that fought for the Union.
Eight plates of original artwork showing officers and enlisted men of the Union Army are complemented by previously unpublished photographs of soldiers and items of uniform from some of the most comprehensive collections in the United States.
Field, Ron; Capparoni, Marco
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 50 Pages
This fully illustrated study investigates the uniforms and equipment of the US regular troops and volunteers from the territories fighting for the Union during the American Civil War.During the American Civil War, the United States Army, pitted against the forces of the fledgling Confederacy, fought to defend and preserve the Union during five long years of bitter conflict.
This volume describes and illustrates the uniforms, insignia and personal equipment of the Union Army's regular infantry, artillery, cavalry, and engineers, plus specialists such as US Sharpshooters, Veteran Reserve Corps, Medical Corps, and Signal Corps.This volume also covers the troops fielded by the Territories that fought for the Union.
Eight plates of original artwork showing officers and enlisted men of the Union Army are complemented by previously unpublished photographs of soldiers and items of uniform from some of the most comprehensive collections in the United States.
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Simon, Ed; Bogost, Ian; Schaberg, Christopher
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 137 Pages
"Relic explores how a bit of bone, a scrap of rag, a chip of wood - the most prosaic of materials - have often been endowed by faith, tradition, and culture with a sense of the sacred"-- Provided by publisher
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Simon, Ed; Bogost, Ian; Schaberg, Christopher
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2024
; English
; 137 Pages
"Relic explores how a bit of bone, a scrap of rag, a chip of wood - the most prosaic of materials - have often been endowed by faith, tradition, and culture with a sense of the sacred"-- Provided by publisher
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LEGO heroes : LEGO builders changing our World-one brick at a time
Hancock, Graham E.
Chronicle Books LLC
, 2023
; English
; 115 Pages
LEGO® Heroes is a collection of twelve remarkable stories featuring everyday heroes using the LEGO® system in innovative ways to solve global challenges.
Meet twelve visionary builders from around the globe who have turned LEGO® play into life-altering innovations through immense curiosity, creativity, passion, and a handful of LEGO bricks. From a wheelchair for an injured turtle to customized prosthetic arms to lab research for coral reef preservation, each chapter showcases individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have applied the LEGO System in Play to solve some of life's greatest challenges in the fields of technology, sustainability, education, and more. With inspiring messages of imagination and problem-solving through play, readers will be moved by this heartwarming celebration of people who are changing the world ... one brick at a time.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
MORE THAN A TOY: LEGO® Heroes takes a new and unique look at the worlds' most beloved toy. These innovators of all ages are finding real-world applications for LEGO bricks to make the world a better place.
GREAT GIFT FOR AFOLs: Adult-fans-of-LEGO® will love this fascinating collection of stories about their favorite pastime. With interesting tidbits and moving takeaways, this book will inspire LEGO® fans to use their building knowledge in a new, life-changing way.
BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO® brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the long-standing boundless imagination, creativity, innovation, and care at the heart of the LEGO® brand.
Perfect for:
• Ages 12+
• Adult fans of LEGO
• Gift givers
• Engineers
• Creatives
• Architects
• Activists
Hancock, Graham E.
Chronicle Books LLC
, 2023
; English
; 115 Pages
LEGO® Heroes is a collection of twelve remarkable stories featuring everyday heroes using the LEGO® system in innovative ways to solve global challenges.
Meet twelve visionary builders from around the globe who have turned LEGO® play into life-altering innovations through immense curiosity, creativity, passion, and a handful of LEGO bricks. From a wheelchair for an injured turtle to customized prosthetic arms to lab research for coral reef preservation, each chapter showcases individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have applied the LEGO System in Play to solve some of life's greatest challenges in the fields of technology, sustainability, education, and more. With inspiring messages of imagination and problem-solving through play, readers will be moved by this heartwarming celebration of people who are changing the world ... one brick at a time.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
MORE THAN A TOY: LEGO® Heroes takes a new and unique look at the worlds' most beloved toy. These innovators of all ages are finding real-world applications for LEGO bricks to make the world a better place.
GREAT GIFT FOR AFOLs: Adult-fans-of-LEGO® will love this fascinating collection of stories about their favorite pastime. With interesting tidbits and moving takeaways, this book will inspire LEGO® fans to use their building knowledge in a new, life-changing way.
BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO® brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the long-standing boundless imagination, creativity, innovation, and care at the heart of the LEGO® brand.
Perfect for:
• Ages 12+
• Adult fans of LEGO
• Gift givers
• Engineers
• Creatives
• Architects
• Activists
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Bishop, M.C.; Rava, Giuseppe
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2023
; English
; 65 Pages
Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome.Less glamorous than the Roman Army's instantly recognizable plate armour but much more versatile, mail and scale armour were used by both legionaries and auxiliaries throughout Rome's history.
Developed by the Celts and quickly adopted by the Romans, mail armour was easy to make and required little maintenance.
Scale was a much older form of armour, originating in the Near East during the second millennium BC.
As with mail, it was used by both auxiliaries and legionaries, but like plate armour, it was much more fragile than mail.
Both types of armour were also used by gladiators (principally as arm defences).New discoveries in both mail and scale, as well as in hybrid forms that mixed the two, mean that much more is now known about the development of these types of defence during the Roman period, their efficacy in battle and how they were manufactured and repaired.
Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon the latest findings, this study lifts the veil on the mail and scale armour used by soldiers, gladiators and others during the heyday of Imperial Rome.
Bishop, M.C.; Rava, Giuseppe
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2023
; English
; 65 Pages
Fully illustrated, this study investigates the origins, evolution and use of the mail and scale armour worn by the soldiers and gladiators of Imperial Rome.Less glamorous than the Roman Army's instantly recognizable plate armour but much more versatile, mail and scale armour were used by both legionaries and auxiliaries throughout Rome's history.
Developed by the Celts and quickly adopted by the Romans, mail armour was easy to make and required little maintenance.
Scale was a much older form of armour, originating in the Near East during the second millennium BC.
As with mail, it was used by both auxiliaries and legionaries, but like plate armour, it was much more fragile than mail.
Both types of armour were also used by gladiators (principally as arm defences).New discoveries in both mail and scale, as well as in hybrid forms that mixed the two, mean that much more is now known about the development of these types of defence during the Roman period, their efficacy in battle and how they were manufactured and repaired.
Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon the latest findings, this study lifts the veil on the mail and scale armour used by soldiers, gladiators and others during the heyday of Imperial Rome.
