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100 1 _aWilliams, Dion,
_d1869-1952
245 1 0 _aArmy and Navy Uniforms and Insignia :
_bHow to Know Rank, Corps and Service in the Military and Naval Forces of the United States and Foreign Countries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-12
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive and HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States. Army -- Insignia
653 _aUnited States. Navy -- Insignia
653 _aArmies -- Insignia
653 _aMilitary uniforms
653 _aNavies -- Insignia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62909
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