World War II Tactical Camouflage Techniques

Name: World War II Tactical Camouflage Techniques
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ISBN: 9781780962740

ISBN-10: 1780962746

ISBN-13: 9781780962740

Edition: 2013

Authors: Gordon L. Rottman, Peter Dennis

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This book explains and illustrates the actual materials and techniques adopted (both successfully and unsuccessfully) by tactical units – i.e. the concealment of personnel, weapons, equipment, field positions, and movement by infantry riflemen and weapons crews, artillerymen, and vehicle crews. It covers all areas and seasons in the European and Mediterranean theaters of operations, for the US, British, German, and Soviet armies. It includes camouflage of the person, personal equipment, and weapons; natural materials and "expedient" techniques; issued camouflage materials such as nets, ponchos, etc; the principles of camouflaging equipment and vehicles, of positioning and terrain…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 2/19/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 64
Size: 7.24" wide x 9.76" long x 0.28" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Introduction


Principles of Camouflage


Definitions


Cover, and concealment - sight, sound and smell


Natural concealment - woodlands Enemy observation capabilities


Camouflage Materials


Paint - ordnance, vehicles, fixed installations


Camouflage nets


Camouflage screens


Natural camouflage materials


Expedient camouflage


Individual Camouflage


Standard-issue and camouflage uniforms


"Over-white" snow camouflage clothing


Steel helmets Individual equipment


Small arms


Face camouflage


Individual concealment


Light discipline


Vehicle Camouflage


Siting


Early German use of camouflage and concealment


Reducing vehicle signature Vehicle painting


Snow camouflage


Camouflage painting mistakes


Camouflaging Gun Positions


Miscellanea


Observation posts


Obstacles


Decoys


Conclusions


Further Reading


Index