Stephen Bull - German Army Uniforms of World War II

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Stephen Bull, 2021

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Front cover: An NCOs Feldbluse(see ). This image Stephen Bull.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many institutions and individuals have helped to make this book possible. Particular thanks are due to the Imperial War Museum, London; the Bundesarchiv Koblenz; the Muse Royal de lArme et dHistoire Militaire, Brussels; the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin; the Sotamuseo, Helsinki; the Muzeum II Wojny wiatowej, Gdask; and the Armmuseum, Stockholm. I should also like to thank Europeana, the European Union digital library and platform for cultural heritage. Personal thanks go to Mike Seed, Andrew Taylor, Lisa Thomas and Martin Markelius.

AUTHORS NOTE

In describing German Army uniforms, weapons and equipment of World War II, German, British and American words and phrases in use prior to the end of the war in May 1945 have been preferred. Terms applied retrospectively have been avoided wherever possible. The Select Bibliography at the end of this volume is divided into primary sources and postwar works. Evidence derived from German documents or photographs dating from before May 1945 is given precedence. Illustrations and photographs are drawn from the authors collection unless otherwise specified.

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