Building on the success of his best-selling The U.S. Army in the West, 1870-1880:Uniforms, Arms, and Equipment, Douglas C. McChristian here presents a two-volume comprehensive account of the evolution of military arms and equipment during the years 1880-1892. The volumes are set against the backdrop of the final decade of the Indian campaigns--a key period of transition in United States military history. In Volume 1, McChristian shows how the Quartermaster Department modified the design and manufacturing of uniforms and other clothing to meet the developing needs of troops in the American West. In Volume 2, he focuses on weapons and other accouterments, recounting in detail the army's quest to find a repeating rifle that would serve the needs of both cavalry and infantry across the plains.

Building on the success of his best-selling The U.S. Army in the West, 1870-1880:Uniforms, Arms, and Equipment, Douglas C. McChristian here presents a two-volume comprehensive account of the evolution of military arms and equipment during the years 1880-1892. The volumes are set against the backdrop of the final decade of the Indian campaigns--a key period of transition in United States military history. In Volume 1, McChristian shows how the Quartermaster Department modified the design and manufacturing of uniforms and other clothing to meet the developing needs of troops in the American West. In Volume 2, he focuses on weapons and other accouterments, recounting in detail the army's quest to find a repeating rifle that would serve the needs of both cavalry and infantry across the plains.

From Boy Scouts to soldiers, nurses to UPS workers, chefs to nuns, Paul Fussell describes, in sharp and telling anecdotes, the history and meanings of various uniforms. He reveals their secret language and unfolds their cultural significance. Focusing on the American scene, he holds up a mirror to the folks who head off to work each morning in regulated clothing and charts the fault lines of the desire for conformity and individuality. In examining the way uniforms unite and divide us, he ranges over the globe, describing, among other things, the Russian love of shoulder boards, the German obsession with black, and the Italian enthusiasm for feathered military hats. According to Fussell, we are what we wear, and sometimes our get-ups say surprising things. Uniforms is vintage Fussell — a blend of vinegar and grace, of keen cultural insight and hilarious wit, equal parts spoof and illuminating social analysis.

This is the deluxe version SWAT belt. Removable pouches made of heavy weight super tough Cordura nylon. The belt it self is made of Oxford nylon webbing. Length is 49 inches.

WOVEN SHIRTS
55% COTTON / 45% POLYESTER
FOUR LARGE BUTTON DOWN BELLOWS POCKETS
REINFORCED ELBOWS
ADJUSTABLE BUTTON TAB CUFF
DOUBLE STITCHED SEAMS
AVAILABLE IN SIZES: XS TO XL (8695), 2X (8696), AND 3X (8697)

BDUs, or Battle Dress Uniforms, are the uniforms the army wears to battle, the SWAT team wears to an engagement and plenty of folks wear when they are hunting, going to a shooting match, orienteering, in a paintball match or working around the yard. They're ideal when there's the possibility of getting dirty and you need some tough-wearing clothes. Plus, these woodland camo BDUs will help you blend into your surroundings. Don't forget to order a pair of pants for a matched set!

Brand new Military ACU Digital Camo Fatigues BDU Pants.

The manufacturer states that these ACU pants are made to Mil-Spec, and as far as we can tell, they appear to be identical to the official issue uniform worn by the U.S. Army. Made in comfortable poly/cotton rip-stop, these pants have a draw string waist, reinforced seat and knee with knee pad pouches, two big cargo pockets, and two lower pockets, both with a slanted opening with Velcro and elastic drawstrings. Please note that this listing is for the pants only. Captain Dave's offers matching shirts separately.

The Crimean War is sometimes considered to be the first modern conflict and introduced technical changes which affected the future course of warfare.

Our olive drab BDUs give you a military look. You'll be ready for anything in durable, rugged pants with all the features you've come to expect in military BDUs. Made from tough poly/cotton twill. Available in a range of sizes from a 29" to 57" chest. Matching pants also available.