Camouflage: Modern International Military Patterns

by Eric H. Larson

Overview

A comprehensive guide to the major military and paramilitary camouflage patterns used around the world from the end of World War II to the 2010s.

This book is a one-stop, generalized reference illustrating as many patterns as have been researched into contemporary times. It surpasses all previous efforts. In addition to color tiles illustrating camouflage patterns, it includes photographs of the designs being worn by military and paramilitary personnel, something few other references have done in suitable combination.

Praise for Camouflage

“It’s doubtful you will find another such book that covers the scope of topic, regarding the post-World War Two period, as well as this one has . . . highly recommended to both the scale modeller and military combat uniform enthusiast.” —War Wheels

“This is a one-stop dream reference for painters of modern miniature soldiers.” —Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526738585
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	04/04/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	496
File size:	156 MB
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About the Author

Eric H. Larson has been a leading researcher and collector of military camouflage for more than thirty years. He created one of the very first internet forums devoted to discussion of camouflage designs and military combat uniforms, the International Camouflage Uniform Society (ICUS), which brought together collectors, researchers, curators, and historians from around the world. In 2010, he co-founded the Camopedia website (with friend and fellow researcher/collector Henrik Clausen), which is a living document and the only comprehensive, academically-supported database of military camouflage patterns known to exist.Eric has served as a primary consultant for published research projects, and has been cited in many military reference works, histories, artistic works, blogs, forums, personal websites and even role-playing game supplements. In addition to a passion for camouflage, he is also a collector and researcher of international airborne and special operations insignia, head dress, and unit histories. His interests include history, linguistics, classical literature, music, woodworking and the preservation of traditional indigenous cultures. Eric lives a quiet life in the Pacific Northwest, sharing space with native flora, fauna and local waters.

Editorial Reviews

"It’s doubtful you will find another such book that covers the scope of topic, regarding the post-World War Two period, as well as this one has...highly recommended to both the scale modeller and military combat uniform enthusiast."

War Wheels

"This is a one-stop dream reference for painters of modern miniature soldiers."

Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

"This is the book to have for any modeler working on modern armor and who wants to add a figure that corresponds with the country they are portraying."

AMPS