Book about British uniforms?

[MASteel]

Hi,

What would be a good reference book(s) regarding WW2 era British uniforms and gear?

Any recommended books available with color "re-enacted" pictures, ie. "old stuff" photographed while worn "today"?

Thanks,
Miikka

[lnijherald]

Brayley and Ingram have published excellent books with colour pictures.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/World-War-II...233938-0759639

Luc

[MASteel]

Thanks, just the type of books I'd like to have !

[Robert Shoaf]

I have the book already mentioned, but , in my opinion, the best, most comprehensive source is " British Army Uniforms and Insignia of World War II", by Brian L. Davis. It has only 4 color pages, but hundreds of contemporary photos of uniforms, headgear, equipment, and insignia in wear.
The book dates from the early 1980's; I don't know if it's still in print, but ABE Books has copies for sale.

Bob Shoaf

[DJT]

The Davis book is very good. I also really like the series of books done by Jean Bouchery.

[Robert Shoaf]

The Davis book is very good. I also really like the series of books done by Jean Bouchery.

Yes, the two done by Bouchery on the British Army post D-Day are very good.

Bob Shoaf

[MASteel]

Thanks for the info , I will check those too!

Can you remember the title of Bouchery's books?

[Old Smelly]

Books are titled 'From D-Day to VE-Day, The British Soldier', vol 1 & 2
Should be available from Amazon
Lee

[MASteel]

Thanks Lee, found those !

Btw, any web dealers available that speacializes in British uniforms, gear etc?

-Miikka

[Robert Shoaf]

Thanks Lee, found those !

Btw, any web dealers available that speacializes in British uniforms, gear etc?

-Miikka

In the UK, I would try Q&C Militaria; he has a website, also a site called the Bygone Arcade, which connects you to a number of militaria dealers. In the USA, Mess Dress Militaria has a site, but his prices are VERY high.

Bob Shoaf

[MASteel]

Thanks Bob!!

[leibermuster]

Another good series of books are by David B Gordon.
Uniforms of the ww2 Tommy,
equipment of the ww2 Tommy,
weapons of the ww2 Tommy.

[Gary Jucha]

Get

Get the Davis Book ... it's a cornerstone for reference to British Army uniforms of WW2.

IBSN 0-85368-609-2

[MASteel]

Another good series of books are by David B Gordon.
Uniforms of the ww2 Tommy,
equipment of the ww2 Tommy,
weapons of the ww2 Tommy.

Thanks for the info, will look for those too