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by Robert C. Mackowiak.
Softcover (7.25×9.75 inches). 56 pages. 2025.
Subtitle: The US Army and Marine Corps
This latest MAA booklet contains all things uniform for the US Army and Marines. Jackets, shirts, pants, headgear, boots, and insignia are covered in detail.
New to me was the increasing use of flak vests by ground troops. Just like modern personal protection, plates slid into cloth pockets to provide armor (p37).
The workmanlike prose covers the clothing and some equipment, supplemented by numerous color photos of the author’s personal collection.
The booklet contains 35 black and white photos, 24 color photos, and eight color plates with 24 color uniform illustrations.
If you are looking to paint up some Korean War miniatures, here’s a great reference. Pair this with Ground Forces Korean War (1): Men At Arms 560
The North Korean People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army and you have a two-volume uniform reference for soldiers of both sides.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
