For half a century German warship camouflage has proven a mystery to enthusiasts and model makers due to widespread destruction of naval archives at the end of WWII and ad hoc application of 'unofficial' schemes in theaters like Norway. This first of a two-volume work is based on close examination of all available photos, including many only recently discovered. The authors challenge many accepted views while greatly expanding the general understanding of the subject. The fruits of their labors are presented in the form of ...
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For half a century German warship camouflage has proven a mystery to enthusiasts and model makers due to widespread destruction of naval archives at the end of WWII and ad hoc application of 'unofficial' schemes in theaters like Norway. This first of a two-volume work is based on close examination of all available photos, including many only recently discovered. The authors challenge many accepted views while greatly expanding the general understanding of the subject. The fruits of their labors are presented in the form of exquisite color illustrations of every scheme and variation for which evidence is available.
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Add this copy of German Naval Camouflage: Vol 1: 1939-1941 to cart. $207.00, new condition, Sold by Gold Country Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sacramento, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Naval Institute Press.
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New in New jacket. 0.8 x 7.8 x 10.2 inches. pp. 192. Hardcover. Condition: New. Pristine, unmarked. More than 100 plates depicting in full color the camouflage and paint schemes of individual ships from battleships to destroyers. Also covers development and evolution of air recognition markings, and peacetime regalia such as heraldic crests, turret names and battle-honor boards. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.
