Flak Jackets
20th-century military body armour
Flak Jackets
20th-century military body armour
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Description
Beginning in World War I with the introduction of the steel helmet, this book charts the development of protective equipment for soldiers and security forces.
Initially body armour was seen as a military luxury that could be ill-afforded. However, the success of 'flak suits' as worn by some bomber crews during World War II convinced the armed forces of the need to develop protection for the ground soldier against small arms fire. The scientific development of the modern flak jacket is traced as are the field trials conducted in Korea and later Vietnam.
Extensive illustrations and photographs accompany the text.
Table of Contents
The Great War
The Second World War
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
Modern Body Armour
The Plates
Product details
| Published | 15 Jun 1984 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9780850455694 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 8 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Short code | MAA 157 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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