Where can I find good information on binoculars used in WWII?

6 Comments

1. az_reb2 says:

   March 11, 2010 at 1:57 am

   check with military.com
2. Stone K says:

   March 11, 2010 at 2:37 am

   There are books you can find that show equipment from different armed forces back in ww2. Also re-inactors generally have information like that available as well.

   The web is great but limited in a lot of ways, go down to Barnes and Nobel’s or some other big book store, look in the military history section you should find books on uniforms. or even go to a hobby store that sells military models. they usually carry these small books that give descriptions and photos of the equipment and uniforms used.

   Heck even go down to a army surplus store, a lot of them carry old equipment and some even sell militaria that goes back to the various wars.

   If your interested in a Field phone I know a place here in the bay area that has one.

   Best of luck and good hunting.
3. sezellandv says:

   March 14, 2010 at 4:27 am

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   Of course it depends what one you go to and who has good makeup artists and hair people and who doesn't. The one my wife went to the prep people did well.

   Being a photographer now, I have taken much much better shots of her than her Glamor shots from back in the day. Glamor shots like that are fun and challenging for a photographer to get just the right picture, or at least that's how it is for me. If you went to a real pro, you're much more likely to get a better experience from it all. Its never a guarantee, but a reputable photographer will have you come back for free if you're not happy with what they've got for pics. The key to all the smiling and stuff is having confidence in yourself, and having confidence in the photographer. Good Luck.
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   March 20, 2010 at 5:31 am

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