The book, The Armed Forces of World War II: Uniforms, insignia and organization represents one of the most definitive books on the uniforms and insignia of the fighting men of World War II.  "The Armed Forces of World War II: Uniforms, insignia and organization" not only details the design of the uniforms and insignia, but also highlights their effectiveness in the field and how this impacted the fighting ability of the troops themselves.  The major sections of this book are as follows: 1) Acknowledgements; 2) Introduction; 3) The War In Europe, 1939-40 including subsections on Germany, Poland, Finland, Soviet Union, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Armed Forces in Exile, France 1939-40, Great Britain, Armed Forces in Exile, Great Britain 1940-45 & American Volunteers; 4) The War In The Mediterranean including subsections on Italy, Italian Social Republic, 1943-45, Italian Co-Belligerent Forces, Greece, Yugoslavia, Germany, Great Britain, British Empire Forces, Dominion Forces, Armed Forces in Exile, The Mediterranean, 1940-45, France, Free French & United States; 5) The Eastern Front including subsections on the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Germany, Waffen SS, Foreign Troops with the German Armed Forces, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria & Finland; 6) North-West Europe, 1941-45 including subsections on Great Britain, Czechoslovak Armed Forces, Canada, France, United States & Germany; 7) The Pacific War including subsections on Japan, Japanese Allies, China, Great Britain, British Empire Forces, Dominion Forces, Netherlands, United States & Mexico; 8) List Of Ranks; 9) Glossary and 10) Index.  In addition to a very informative narrative, "The Armed Force of World War II: Uniforms, insignia and organization" includes the following features: 1) 160 vintage photographs of the combatants in action; 2) 350 specially commissioned illustrations in color and 3) 53 "plates" of insignia.  It is certain to appeal to military historians, as well as, artists, collectors of militaria, wargamers and war enthusiasts.  Note: this book was originally owned by a public library but was discarded via a public book sale.  This book is 312 pages and is in good condition.  The author is Andrew Mollo with Malcolm McGregor and Pierre Turner (color illustrations).  Edition published in 1981.