W.Y. Carman, F.S.A., F.R.Hist.S., is well known as a military historian and collector of militaria. Among the books and articles he has written on uniforms and weapons are The History of Firearms, British Military Uniforms from Contemporary Prints, Indian Army Uniforms (2 vols.) and Headdresses of the British Army (2 vols.), as well as contributions to History of the British Army. He was associated with the Imperial War Museum and National Army Museum for over 20 years, and a Council Member of the Army Historical Research Society.