Army and Navy Uniforms and Insignia by Dion Williams
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"Army and Navy Uniforms and Insignia" by Colonel Dion Williams is a comprehensive guide on military attire and rank indications, written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed examination of military and naval uniforms across various nations, focusing particularly on the United States. It explores the historical origins and evolution of uniforms, their distinct components, and the significance of insignia and rank markings. The opening of the book sets
the stage for an extensive exploration of military uniform history, starting with the definition of "uniform" as a means to create a cohesive appearance among service members. Williams discusses the historical context of uniforms in military history, tracing their evolution from ancient times through various notable armies, including those of Rome and medieval Europe. He highlights the role of uniforms in fostering order, discipline, and identity within military ranks while transitioning into a discussion of how these garments serve not only practical purposes but also signify honor and tradition in contemporary military service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Williams, Dion, 1869-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18002798 |
| Title |
Army and Navy Uniforms and Insignia How to Know Rank, Corps and Service in the Military and Naval Forces of the United States and Foreign Countries |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive and HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | United States. Army -- Insignia |
| Subject | United States. Navy -- Insignia |
| Subject | Armies -- Insignia |
| Subject | Military uniforms |
| Subject | Navies -- Insignia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62909 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62909-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1034 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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