Vehicle Art of World War Two
The ‘nose art’ that decorated WW2 aircraft has received considerable attention but the images and slogans that decorated land vehicles has been less widely appreciated. This visually stunning book displays many fine examples (original or faithfully recreated) of the art that adorned the military vehicles of both Allied and Axis forces. Both official unit markings, such as divisional badges and unit emblems, as well as decidedly less official renderings of pin-up girls and cartoon characters are included. John Norris’s concise but well researched text and extended captions set the artwork in context and explain the development of vehicle art through the course of the war and in the various armies. The result is a visual treat for the casual reader and a valuable reference for reenactors, vehicle restorers, wargamers and modelers.
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Vehicle Art of World War Two
The ‘nose art’ that decorated WW2 aircraft has received considerable attention but the images and slogans that decorated land vehicles has been less widely appreciated. This visually stunning book displays many fine examples (original or faithfully recreated) of the art that adorned the military vehicles of both Allied and Axis forces. Both official unit markings, such as divisional badges and unit emblems, as well as decidedly less official renderings of pin-up girls and cartoon characters are included. John Norris’s concise but well researched text and extended captions set the artwork in context and explain the development of vehicle art through the course of the war and in the various armies. The result is a visual treat for the casual reader and a valuable reference for reenactors, vehicle restorers, wargamers and modelers.
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Vehicle Art of World War Two

Vehicle Art of World War Two

by John Norris
Vehicle Art of World War Two

Vehicle Art of World War Two

by John Norris

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The ‘nose art’ that decorated WW2 aircraft has received considerable attention but the images and slogans that decorated land vehicles has been less widely appreciated. This visually stunning book displays many fine examples (original or faithfully recreated) of the art that adorned the military vehicles of both Allied and Axis forces. Both official unit markings, such as divisional badges and unit emblems, as well as decidedly less official renderings of pin-up girls and cartoon characters are included. John Norris’s concise but well researched text and extended captions set the artwork in context and explain the development of vehicle art through the course of the war and in the various armies. The result is a visual treat for the casual reader and a valuable reference for reenactors, vehicle restorers, wargamers and modelers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781473834187
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication date: 03/17/2017
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

About The Author
John Norris is a freelance military historian who writes regular monthly columns for several specialist titles, ranging from vehicle profiles to reenactment events. He has written fifteen books on various military historical subjects, most recently Fix Bayonets! (due to be published by Pen & Sword).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vi

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 What's in a Name? 7

Chapter 2 The French Army: National Pride and Personal Choice 48

Chapter 3 The British Army: Making a Point 54

Chapter 4 To Name or Not to Name: A National Difference of Opinion 72

Chapter 5 The German Army: A Subtle Approach 78

Chapter 6 Russia: Patriotic Fervour of the Red Army 87

Chapter 7 The US Army: Sometimes Saucy, Often Humorous 90

Appendix 137

Bibliography 178

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