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Helmets And Body Armor In Modern Warfare: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

Helmets And Body Armor In Modern Warfare: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

Dean, Bashford

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringAfrican ArtWorld War II

ISBN10: 1161623000
ISBN13: 9781161623000
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.73
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Helmets and Body Armor in Modern Warfare: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of military helmets and body armor from the late 19th century to modern times. Written by Bashford Dean, a renowned expert in the field of arms and armor, the book is a detailed examination of the design, construction, and use of helmets and body armor in warfare.The book begins with an introduction to the history of helmets and body armor, tracing their origins back to ancient times. It then delves into the development of modern helmets and body armor, discussing the various materials and technologies used in their construction.The book is filled with detailed photographs and illustrations of helmets and body armor from around the world, including examples from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's extensive collection. These images are accompanied by informative captions that provide context and historical background.In addition to discussing the design and construction of helmets and body armor, the book also explores their use in battle. It examines how helmets and body armor have been used to protect soldiers from various types of weapons, including bullets, shrapnel, and explosives.Overall, Helmets and Body Armor in Modern Warfare: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of military technology. It provides a fascinating look at the evolution of helmets and body armor, and their crucial role in protecting soldiers on the battlefield.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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