med-dept Posted November 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2014 Hi guys, As some of the Forum members are already aware, I have a penchant for collecting US Army British-Made uniforms and equipment. In addition to this, for the past 3 1/2 years I have been researching the topic both here in the British Archives, and in the US National Archives. I am pleased to say that all of the research and collection has now been combined into a reference book dedicated to the subject. The book is entitled WD: British-Made US Army Clothing and Equipment (ISBN: 978-0-9931150-0-4), and is available through Overlord Publishing > http://overlord-publishing.com/collections/books/products/wd-british-made-us-army-clothing-and-equipment. It will also be available through Amazon shortly. The book is a hardback (casewrap) with 108 pages, and is in A4 format (210 x 297mm). Several Forum members have helped me with period photographs and items from their collections, so special thanks to Olivier Dufour, Jon Gawne, Bob Moolenbeek and Johan Willaert. The book is now in hand and I am pleased with the results. I will attach a few photographs for reference. Thanks again to everyone's help and support with this project! Please feel free to ask any questions Regards, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Murphy92 Posted November 15, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 15, 2014 Good news ! and congratulations for the work done ! Will there be an edition in French ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dept Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 15, 2014 Thank you for your kind words about the book. No, the book will be published in English only (for now, anyway). Regards, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted November 15, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 15, 2014 Looks like a great addition to anyone's book collection. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted November 15, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 15, 2014 Im definitely adding this to my book list. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy92 Posted November 15, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 15, 2014 Bought !!! Hope it comes quickly in my mailboxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dept Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks All orders will begin shipping on Tuesday Regards, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17thairborne Posted November 15, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 15, 2014 This is so cool to see more forum members publishing books. Gonna get one! How many did you print? oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 15, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 15, 2014 Glad to have contributed to this excellent work and looking forward to getting my copy! Congrats on a great book, Ben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dept Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks for the positive comments guys! The initial print run was only 200, as we weren't sure whether the subject matter was a little specific to move more than that. Time will tell, and a second print run might be required! Regards, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted November 15, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 15, 2014 Great looking book..! I'll have to order one myself....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborne53 Posted November 18, 2014 Share #18 Posted November 18, 2014 hello l check book in ciney militaria , great !!!! thanks oliiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgawne Posted November 18, 2014 Share #19 Posted November 18, 2014 LIES! all Lies!!!! Naw, looks good. 200 copies seems such a small run for color. am surprised H+C didn't want to pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy144 Posted November 18, 2014 Share #20 Posted November 18, 2014 Hi I got a copy on Sunday, it was still warm from the printing presses... Great Quality Print, Great Quality Pictures and Great Quality Information... A must have book for any US militria rivit counter collectors... Good Job Ben... Regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dept Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks for all of the positive comments and feedback guys. I really appreciate your kind words! Tom, so glad you like the book, and thanks for your help in finally securing the elusive item! Best regards, Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 19, 2014 Share #22 Posted November 19, 2014 Ben Looks like a great book.Thanks for posting the book is available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browninggunner688 Posted November 19, 2014 Share #23 Posted November 19, 2014 Ordered mine and its on the way, cant wait, it looks superb. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted November 19, 2014 Share #24 Posted November 19, 2014 Purchased mine today, can't wait to add it to the bookshelf.. Thanks Ben Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browninggunner688 Posted November 20, 2014 Share #25 Posted November 20, 2014 Received today and im very impressed, good clear pictures, very good information on the various Items of clothing and equipment, definitely recommend this one for the reference collection. Well done Ben. One very happy British made for U.S. collector. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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