Beginning in World War I, with the introduction of the steel helmet this book charts the development of protective equipment for soldiers and security forces. Initially body armour was seen as a military luxury that could be ill-afforded. However, the success of 'flak suits' as worn by some bomber crews during World War II convinced the armed forces of the need to develop protection for the ground soldier against small arms fire. The scientific development of the modern flak jacket is traced as are the field trials conducted in Korea and later Vietnam. Extensive illustrations and photographs accompnay the text.
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Simon Dunstan is a well-established author, film maker and photographer in the field of military history, with several titles already published with Osprey. He specialises in the subject of armoured warfare, a field on which he has been writing for two decades. His books have covered topics such as helicopter and armoured warfare in Vietnam, the Challenger main battle tank, The British Guards and armoured warfare in Korea. Simon lives and works in London. RONALD B.VOLSTAD was born in 1949 in Alberta, Canada, where he still lives and works. Like several other leading military Osprey illustrators he had no formal art training, though he did work in a TV company's art department - before spending 15 years operating heavy machinery in the oil industry. His first illustrations were published in 1970; since then he has become widely known for his work in Osprey publications and for Dragon Models, and has also worked as a courtroom artist for TV news.
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Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. Volstad, Ronald (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Artikel-Nr. wbs6846439645
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Volstad, Ronald (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR001656705
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Anbieter: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Very Good. Volstad, Ronald (illustrator). Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. 39079701-6
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Anbieter: My Dead Aunt's Books, Hyattsville, MD, USA
paperback. Zustand: As New. Volstad, Ronald (illustrator). Unmarked paperback. Cover different than stock image. Artikel-Nr. 095861
Anbieter: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First edition. Color plates by Ron Volstad. Large octavo. 40pp. Illustrated from black-and-white photographs. Glossy illustrated wrappers. Toning to the wrappers, else near fine. Artikel-Nr. 558096
Anbieter: Kenneth Mallory Bookseller ABAA, Decatur, GA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Volstad, Ronald (illustrator). Paperback. 40pp. Wraps just slightly tanned, else very good. Artikel-Nr. 69064
Anbieter: O+M GmbH Militär- Antiquariat, Hamburg, Deutschland
Volstad, Ronald (illustrator). mit Abb. 19 X 25 cm 40 Seiten Band .157 Sprache: Englisch Einband: Heft 188 gr. Artikel-Nr. 28747
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Anbieter: All Lost Books, Wollaston, Vereinigtes Königreich
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. volstad, Ron (illustrator). The First World War saw the re-emergence of armour for the infantrymen and body armour has steadily developed through the twentieth century becoming more and more effective as technology and materials have developed. Includes eight pages of colour plates and many b/w photographs and illustrations. Wraps have discoloured. Artikel-Nr. 19996
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Anbieter: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Vereinigtes Königreich
Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Volstad, Ron (illustrator). First edition. 1ST 1984. Slightly better than very good condition. Card wraps. B/w illustrations. Colour plates. Some browning to spine and cover edges. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Artikel-Nr. 2134748
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Anbieter: Barksdale Books, Almere, Niederlande
Zustand: Good. Volstad, Ronald (illustrator). Paperback, illusrated with b/w photographs and colour drawings, 8vo. Men-at-Arms No. 157. Artikel-Nr. 332959-VF33
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