Describes the uniforms of the major armed forces of the world and shows how military dress has become less decorative and more attuned to the practical needs of the twentieth century soldier

Illustrates and documents the clothing and individual equipment used by American soldiers during the First World War.

"More than 650 colour illustrations"--Cover.

300 uniforms from around the world.

This book spans more than 200 years of the development of military costume--from the earliest standing armies to the eve of World War II. It is a classic work of uniform history.