Camouflage And Markings Of Canadian Military Vehicles In World War Two

An authoritative guide to the camouflage and markings of Canadian Army military vehicles in use overseas in World War Two. Coverage includes England, Italy and North-West Europe. This book details the paint finishes and unit marking for vehicles including staff cars, jeeps and trucks of all sizes, artillery tractors, tank transporters and road construction equipment. Contains: 64 pages, 106 b/w photos and 23 full-color plates of artwork.

An authoritative guide to the Canadian armor camouflage and markings during training and combat operations in World War II. Part 1 includes the markings system principles. Photo section covers training in Canada, training in Britain, and the Dieppe Raid. Includes the early tank Mark VI, Grizzly, Ram, Lee, Grant, Churchill, Stuart, Sherman, Universal Carrier, Dingo, Fox, Lynx and Staghound.

An authoritative guide to the South African armor camouflage and markings during training and combat operations in World War II. Part 1 includes armored vehicles: Crusader, Grant, Sherman, Priest, M10, Sexton, Stuart Recce, Universal Carrier, Half-track, Scout/Armored Cars.

An illustrated guide to the markings used on WWII Era U.S. Army tanks, lorries and Jeeps—an invaluable reference for historians, modelers and collectors. The markings of a 1944 U.S. Army Jeep are an iconic image of American military and the Second World War. But few people know what the distinctive white letters, numbers and symbols actually mean. This uniquely detailed guide explains how these and other markings were integral to organizing the U.S. Army on the move. U.S. Army Vehicle Markings 1944 covers all the markings used on American military vehicles to denote their unit and classification. It also covers tactical markings and the debarkation codes used in the Normandy landings. Hundreds of contemporary photographs are paired with precise color diagrams to show exactly how markings appeared on vehicles, including the exact measurements. The volume explains all the variations in the use of these markings and includes a chapter on the varieties of camouflage used on vehicles.

An authoritative guide to the French 2e Division Blindée's armor camouflage and markings during training and combat operations in N.W. Europe, 1943-45. Includes Armored Jeeps, M8 Armored Car, M20 Utility Car, Half-tracks, M3 & M5 Light Tanks, M8 HMC, M4 Medium Tank, M7 HMC, M10 GMC, M31/M32 Tank Recovery Vehicle. Contains: 64 pages, 112 b/w photos, 5 Tables of Organization and Equipment, 2 tables of unique tactical markings, 20 full-color plates of artwork.

An authoritative guide to the South African armor camouflage and markings during training and combat operations in World War II. Part 2 includes the numerous US, Canadian and British made vehicles employed by the Division: Chevrolet C15A FFW (Fitted for Wireless), Mack NM6 6-ton gun tractor, CMP Ford F30 30-cwt ambulance, Dodge D15 15-cwt GS, Bedford MWC 200-gallon water tanker, Dodge D15 water tanker, Ford F60L 3-ton GS, Ford WO2A heavy utility staff car, Canadian 1941 Ford 11A Staff car, Ford C11ADF Woody, 1938 Ford 81A Staff Car, Ford 01Y 1-ton Panel truck, Ford F60-2L CMP ambulance, Austin K2/Y ambulance, Dodge T-110L-5 3-ton GS, British Fordson Sussex 6x4 truck, Chevrolet 1500-series 3-ton Canteen vehicle, Dodge D15 15-cwt GS, CMP Chevrolet C15 4x2 GS, Chevrolet C60L, Bedford QLD office truck, British Ford WOT2A 15-cwt GS, Canadian Dodge T212 8-cwt GS, Dodge WC-52, Bedford MWD, AEC Matador Heavy Tractor, Morris C9/B SP Bofors, Guy Quad-Ant gun tractor, Chevrolet FAT-2 gun tractor, Morris Mk. III Field Artillery Tractor, Scammell Pioneer SV/2S breakdown tractor, Scammell TRMU-30 Tank Transporter, Diamond T 980 and 981, Mack LMSW 6x4 breakdown, as well as A/T, A/A, Field and Heavy artillery pieces: 40 mm Bofors A/A, 3.7-in A/A, 5.5-inch Howitzer, 25-pdr Field Gun, 6-pdr A/T. Contains: 72 pages, 127 b/w photos, 8 charts of Organization and Equipment, 2 tables of unique tactical markings, 19 full-color plates of artwork.