sgtmonroe Posted December 11, 2011 Share #1 Posted December 11, 2011 For those members of the forum that may have an interest in the subject matter...Craig Pickrall and I have the "follow up" to Martin Brayley's American Web Equipment 1910-1967 coming out 23 January 2012. Just some quick information about the book. The format is different than Brayley's book. We concentrated on the development of the items from testing to cancellation instead of just presenting descriptions of the items. The title is a bit misleading as the material really begins with the development of the lightweight rucksack in 1961 and covers major nylon individual equipment developments up to and including the M-1967 nylon equipments. The M-1967 section is not a "rehash" of Brayley's work - but instead presents new material. Craig and I did make a point to consult as many knowledgeable individuals as possible, unfortunately my number two "go to guy" only appears as the dedication due to his untimely passing. This gap was filled by the invaluable assistance of US CANTEEN GURU and Brett at Vietnamgear.com. Other individuals, members of this forum, that deserve the highest praise for their assistance include: alexd, bheskett, Keystone, nkomo, sogmanjoe, and taucco. These forum members unselfishly provided items from their collection or assisted with the book in other ways. Here is a run-down of the contents: AMERICAN WEB EQUIPMENT 1967-1991 INTRODUCTION: From Cotton To Nylon PART I: LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENTS 1961 - 1973Rucksack, Lightweight (Section 1) Cover, Canteen, Collapsible, 2 Quart Capacity (Section 2) Rucksack, Tropical (Section 3) Vest, Ammunition Carrying, For M79 And M203 Launchers (Section 4) Cover, Water Canteen, 2-Quart, Collapsible (With Pile Lining) (Section 5) Case, Small Arms Ammunition (Nylon), 30 Round Magazine (Section 6) Carrier, Grenade, M-26 (Section 7) STABO Extraction System, Personnel (Section 8) Bladder Assembly, Flotation (Section 9) Pocket, Ammunition Magazine (Section 9) [*]PART II: M-1956 LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT (nylon) [*]PART III: M-1967 LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT [*]PART IV: LIGHTWEIGHT INDIVIDUAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT (LINCLOE) [*]PART V: M-1972 INDIVIDUAL LIGHTWEIGHT LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT [*]PART VI: ALL-PURPOSE LIGHTWEIGHT INDIVIDUAL CARRYING EQUIPMENT [*]PART VII: LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENTS 1974 - 1991 Carrier, Rifle Ammunition Field Pack, Training Case, Small Arms, Ammunition, 200-Round Magazine Pocket, Ammunition Magazine, 9mm Belt, Individual Equipment [*]PART VIII: INDIVIDUAL INTEGRATED FIGHTING SYSTEM [*]ACRONYMS / GLOSSARY / BIBLIOGRAPHY Here is the Amazon link for those that are interested in pre-order/purchasing the book: American Web Equipment 1967-1991 For those that are on Facebook, here is the "official" Facebook page for the book: American Web Equipment 1967-1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted December 12, 2011 Share #2 Posted December 12, 2011 Good news. I remember how much Gordon Rottman's publications on the same subject were criticized at late gunboards.com by many forumers and such a guru as Carter Rila among others. Finally the collectors will receive professional book prepared by the best experts and noted collectors. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtmonroe Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted December 12, 2011 Thank you for the kind words. I remember how much Gordon Rottman's publications on the same subject were criticized at late gunboards.com by many forumers and such a guru as Carter Rila among others. In 1987 Carter had prepared a manuscript for a book entitled Accoutrements Of The U.S. Army 1921-1985. Of course it was never published but he did provide the manuscript to Shelby Stanton for his book U.S. Army Uniforms Of The Vietnam War. Stanton used some of Carter's research for his book. For the few years I corresponded with Carter he provided me with information pertinant to the areas I was researching that were in his manuscript. Some of the information included in our book is derrived from some of Carter's early research. Those that knew him will probably agree that it is a shame he never got around to getting his material published before his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted December 12, 2011 Share #4 Posted December 12, 2011 I can't wait for this book to become available! It is going to be the best thing since sliced bread :thumbsup: Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted December 12, 2011 Share #5 Posted December 12, 2011 Congratulations gents, very well done! Not my particular area of interest but I wish you all the best with the success of the book, I'm sure it will be immensely popular! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted December 12, 2011 Share #6 Posted December 12, 2011 Order placed. Looking forward to it! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Apathy Posted December 12, 2011 Share #7 Posted December 12, 2011 Congratulations gents, very well done! Not my particular area of interest but I wish you all the best with the success of the book, I'm sure it will be immensely popular! Will I echo the thoughts of Will here, not my particular area of interest but very well done and all the best for future sales and being recognised as a worthy book and content of items and information. :thumbsup: ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted December 12, 2011 Share #8 Posted December 12, 2011 Can't wait to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taucco Posted January 7, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 7, 2012 i am very happy it finally came to life. i'll get myself a copy as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexd Posted January 7, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 7, 2012 I can't wait to read it, too. Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swmdo Posted January 7, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 7, 2012 Look forward to seeing it. Ive been picking up lots of reference lately and this may be one of the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted January 7, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 7, 2012 I. Enjoyed the first book and have been waiting for this one to come out. Consider it Sold! Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted January 7, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 7, 2012 I've a copy ordered and will be encamped by the mailslot eagerly awaiting its arrival :thumbsup: Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poch Posted January 7, 2012 Share #14 Posted January 7, 2012 Really looking forward this book :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtmonroe Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks guys for the encouraging comments. I hope we do not disappoint. Craig and I received pre-publication copies a few weeks ago and for the most part everything looks good. Of course, anyone that has written a book will know some of the pitfalls. There are some issues with image placement that I had originally requested changes with (back during the proofing stage)...unfortunately these changes apparently fell on deaf ears. There are some minor typographical errors which, according to most manuals of style, need not be addressed until subsequent editions. But there were a couple of errors, not attributed to Craig or I, which appear to be nothing more than a few words left out of sentences when the book was typeset. These may, or may not, lead to some confusion. In keeping with the spirit of this THREAD, started by RustyCanteen, I have prepared an errata (albeit a short one) for those that would be interested. Just PM me. Not sure now when the book will be officially "published" - originally the publisher gave us a date of 23 January (which shows on Amazon UK), but Amazon US shows 21 January. The publisher's website now shows the publication date of 06 January. Go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetop Posted February 17, 2012 Share #16 Posted February 17, 2012 Just ordered the book and am looking forward to it. Knowing Craig I am sure it will be "The last word" on this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uplandmod Posted February 17, 2012 Share #17 Posted February 17, 2012 It's still listed as a pre-order on Amazon. Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis505 Posted February 20, 2012 Share #18 Posted February 20, 2012 Yeah same I saw on Amazon - any idea when its gonna be released? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 20, 2012 Share #19 Posted February 20, 2012 Available in the UK since mid-January (but it is from a British publisher, so maybe that's why it's ahead of the US?) http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...howtopic=132592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis505 Posted February 20, 2012 Share #20 Posted February 20, 2012 Roger -thanks brother! Available in the UK since mid-January (but it is from a British publisher, so maybe that's why it's ahead of the US?) http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...howtopic=132592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted February 21, 2012 Share #21 Posted February 21, 2012 As of about 5 days ago Sgtmonroe and I still had no word on the US release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtmonroe Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted February 21, 2012 We still do not have a solid US release date. For those that are interested Amazon has the "Look Inside" feature enabled and you can view the Introduction to the book. On Crowood's website (our publisher) you can view the first four pages after the Introduction...which covers the Lightweight Rucksack, Two-Quart (Film Bladder) Canteen Cover, and part of the section on the Tropical Rucksack. These are enough preview pages to give those that are "on the fence" (about purchasing the book) a decent enough look at the material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted March 7, 2012 Share #23 Posted March 7, 2012 got a note from Amazon today saying they have FINALLY shipped my copy! I feel like a kid on Christmas eve! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted March 9, 2012 Share #24 Posted March 9, 2012 I am eagerly awaiting my copy to arrive at Hylands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted March 9, 2012 Share #25 Posted March 9, 2012 I just ordered my copy. Looking forward to it! Arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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