This book, Volume 2 in a series of four, describes and illustrates the
colors and markings used by the British army on its vehicles during the
20th century. The major sections in this volume cover the following
topics:
PAINT AND CAMOUFLAGE 1939 - 1945. Detailed description of the paints
used, and the color schemes applied to wartime vehicles in all
theaters.
SUB-UNIT MARKINGS AND CALLSIGN SYSTEMS. A comprehensive guide to this
complex topic, covering the whole period up to 2003
The book is illustrated with photos, color profiles, and detailed
drawings. It describes in detail the official paint schemes, the
variations often seen in the field, and the individual and unit markings
applied to tanks, armored cars, lorries and smaller vehicles, and towed
guns. As with all the volumes in this series, invaluable information for
military enthusiasts and modelers, making sense of a complicated topic.
Dick Taylor is a serving British Army officer who has been deployed in
many areas of the world. Since being commissioned in 2000, he has
specialized in tank gunnery instruction, Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear operations, Psychological Operations, and
lately, defense exporting. He has a First Class degree in History, and
is currently reading for a Master's degree at Dundee University. He is
married with two sons and lives in Blandford, Dorset.
An invaluable reference source for military historians and enthusiasts,
and scale modelers.
