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Panzer DNA, Camouflage, Markings and Organisation Mig AMMO Press This is one of the few hardback books from AMMO Publishing, run by Mig Jimenez. It has been written with modellers in mind and is full of useful detail in the 139 pages. The book covers the history of German armoured vehicle colours and markings from the A7V to the end of WWII. It also includes the organisational uniform insignia, ranks and honours. The text is supported by many explanatory drawings, as well as black and white and colour photographs. Some of the photographs have been published before, but there are quite a few I haven’t seen, probably due to only having a passing interest in the subject and a library that contains mostly maritime books. I know of a few modellers who will have extensive knowledge of the subject, but these aren’t really the people this book is designed for. The text has some very interesting facts and information that puts this above straight modelling books and the two appendices, one on the cost of weaponry from the humble luger to the huge 380mm Siegfried kanone and the second is on German military abbreviations and military terms. The twelve chapters include:- Introduction Linguistic notes The Balkenkreuz Composition of military units Markings Colours and camouflages Zimmerit Ranks and honours Signalling Prices of material Abbreviations and military terms Bibliography Conclusion This is a very interesting and useful book and will appeal to historians and modellers alike. Due to the subject being so large it’s not an exhaustive tome, but covers the subject fairly well. The pictures are well selected and again provide a useful insight into the German military machine and the equipment used. Review sample courtesy of
