Cloth Maps, Charts and Blood Chits of World War 2 Paperback – June 9, 2016 by John G. Doll (Author)
Publisher : Merriam Press; Eighth edition (June 9, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 138 pages
ISBN-10 : 1576385205
ISBN-13 : 978-1576385203
Item Weight : 6.9 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
Merriam Press Military Monograph 41
Eighth Edition 2016
The first extensive history of this highly unusual but fascinating and very collectible area of militaria, by a premier collector/historian of these items. Much detailed info not available elsewhere. Provides background, coverage of the cloth maps and charts of Great Britain, Germany, the U.S., plus U.S. handkerchief charts, rubber life raft charts, production techniques, and blood chits. The appendix provides data in tabular form of known U.S. fabric maps, charts, and blood chits of World War II.
Contents
Introduction
Background
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Handkerchief Charts
Rubber Life Raft Charts
Production Techniques
Blood Chits
Conclusion
Known United States Fabric Maps, Charts, and Other Cloth Devices of World War II
89 photos and illustrations
13 tables
