Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, June 5, 1994 TAG: 9405290137
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: F5 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Reviewed by ROBERT I. ALOTTA
DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
Stackpole Books has been in the forefront of military history works, from the account of the battle of Fredericksburg by the founder of the firm to the collection of books on military uniforms.
The latest in their uniform series covers, what this reviewer considered "modern" history - because he wore some of the uniforms pictured. It covers the changes in uniform following World War II and into the Cold War, including the Vietnam War.
Though Stanton, himself a veteran of that conflict, already covered the uniforms of that war with his "U.S. Army Uniforms of the Vietnam War," it makes sense to include them in this volume. We sometimes forget that a great deal of military activity was going on in the world outside of Southeast Asia in the late Sixties, early Seventies.
Stanton's books are not written for non-stop reading; rather they are excellent reference works for military history buffs who, sometime in the future, will be creating uniforms for reenactments, similar to those of the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Stanton's work is also important for the museum curator who can check through his pages and find authentic uniforms and the correct placement of insignia.
Another plus for the book is Stanton's use of more than Department of Defense photographic handouts. He includes pictures pf a fantastic assortment of real- life people in uniform, and the minor adjustments made to accomodate their own individuality.
\ Robert I. Alotta is a Harrisonburg writer.
by CNB