U.S. ARMY 1944. MARKINGS OF AMERICAN VEHICLES

New Edition - April 2024

The authentic markings for American trucks, Jeeps, and tanks of the Second World War have always been a delicate and complex subject, as they are closely linked to the organisation of the U.S. Army. This guide is designed as a simple tool for vehicle collectors and scale modellers alike, to assist them in the accurate restoration and construction of faithful models.

Following a description of the types of equipment and vehicles produced by the Arsenal of Democracy — including those found in collections and museums — several chapters richly illustrated with period photographs and explanatory colour drawings detail the organisation of units, nationality and unit markings, registration numbers, and camouflage.

New information on the embarkation codes used during the Normandy landings is highlighted, along with the regulations applicable to Air Force vehicles.

An indispensable reference work for its ease of use and informative content — the first of its kind on the subject in the French language.

Format 21 x 25 - 250 photographs

Table of contents

1. The Arsenal of Democracy

2. The ComZ, the Red Ball Express

3. The organisation of the U.S. Army

4. Common markings: registration numbers, national identification markings, service markings, ambulances, the Military Police, the Clubmobile

5. Unit markings: examples of unit markings by vehicle type, air forces, tactical markings specific to certain divisions, Unit Serial Numbers

6. Camouflage: appendices.