Uniforms of the WWII Tommy - Revised and Expanded Edition
A new comprehensive 644 page book that describes the uniforms and insignia related items in general issue to the British and Commonwealth soldiers during the Second World War. This is aided by over 1700 photographs showing the individual items in detail along with many wartime photographs of them in use.
Sections and Content
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Original Edition
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New Expanded Edition
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Chapter Number and Description
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Pages | Photos | Drawings | Pages | Photos | Drawings | |
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Front Matter - Table of Contents - Intro | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
1
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Service Dress | 26 | 68 | 0 | 42 | 102 | 0 |
2
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Battle Dress | 34 | 89 | 0 | 40 | 108 | 0 |
3
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Khaki Drill Uniforms | 32 | 79 | 0 | 38 | 91 | 0 |
4
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Utility Uniforms | 38 | 90 | 0 | 64 | 149 | 0 |
5
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Coats and Waterproofs | 24 | 58 | 0 | 32 | 81 | 0 |
6
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Personal Clothing | 34 | 109 | 0 | 52 | 147 | 0 |
7
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Tropical Uniforms and Equipment | 32 | 76 | 0 | 40 | 96 | 0 |
8
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Pattern 1944 Web Equipment | 28 | 61 | 0 | 30 | 64 | 0 |
9
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Footwear | 26 | 53 | 0 | 34 | 86 | 0 |
10
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Protective Helmets
(Formerly Part of the Equipment Book) |
34 | 68 | 0 | 48 | 97 | 0 |
11
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Headdress / Soft Cover | 30 | 57 | 0 | 46 | 96 | 0 |
12
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Cap and Collar Badges | 20 | 40 | 0 | 24 | 53 | 0 |
13
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Formation Badges and Shoulder Titles | 30 | 152 | 0 | 44 | 187 | 0 |
14
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Badges of Distinction | 28 | 131 | 0 | 38 | 153 | 0 |
15
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Rank Insignia | 20 | 55 | 3 | 26 | 64 | 3 |
16
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Women’s Auxiliaries (New Chapter in the Expanded Edition) |
- | - | - | 24 | 43 | 0 |
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Color Section |
16
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128
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0
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24 | 154 | 0 |
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End Matter - Index - References | 8 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
Examples of a few photos from the book that have been reduced can be seen below: