The latest title in Service Publications' UpClose series. "Assault Vests" by our very own Ed Storey. 56 pages, 105 illustrations, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, soft cover, CDN$29.95, shipping extra, 5% GST in Canada
A collector's study of the British and Canadian assault vest (aka Assault Jerkins) developed as a replacement for Pattern 1937 Web Equipment for the Normandy landings. Included are sections on the light-weight versions, drawings and contemporary photos and a short section on the US Army pattern. The book ends with a study of the 1990s load bearing vest of the Canadian Forces.
Pre-release orders can be placed at www.servicepub.com. Regular price $29.95, Early bird price $24.95
A collector's study of the British and Canadian assault vest (aka Assault Jerkins) developed as a replacement for Pattern 1937 Web Equipment for the Normandy landings. Included are sections on the light-weight versions, drawings and contemporary photos and a short section on the US Army pattern. The book ends with a study of the 1990s load bearing vest of the Canadian Forces.
Pre-release orders can be placed at www.servicepub.com. Regular price $29.95, Early bird price $24.95