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United States Military Vehicle Markings of
World War 2
Military markings on United States army vehicles were upgraded in August 1942 when specific new rules were adopted. New marks, from the national identification symbol downwards were ordered to be put on "all motor vehicles assigned to tactical units".
Basics of WW Two Soviet Armor and Vehicle Colors and Camouflage
Near the end of 1941, the Red Army's Armored Vehicle and Artillery Command began work on new instructions for camouflage and masking.
Armor, Equipment, Vehicles, and Aircraft of the Afrika Korps
On vehicles used by the Afrika Korps, the modelling fan has a huge source of inspiration, not only for the variety vehicles used, but also by the unique features which resulted because of life in the desert. In addition to the standard tanks and vehicles of the Wehrmacht, add to those the modifications and adaptations for desert fighting, and you have quite a range
from which to model.
Axis Use of Armor Camouflage Verses That of the Allies
The Allies did some research on camouflage - and it was found that while patterned camouflage (similar to modern-day camouflage) is far better at hiding people and objects that were static, once they started moving, single-color camouflage was actually superior.
Vallejo Historical Color References Guide for Aircraft and AFV Series
List of WWI, WWII and Modern AFV Camouflage colors based on official documentation
British Vehicle Colors and Camouflage 1939-45
With Modeler Paint Mixes
This summary is intended to give some basic guidance to modelers who wish to paint their models of British WW 2 vehicles with some degree of historical accuracy.
French Army Colours and Markings – Thru the Blitz
These are basic notes about model colours and a short section on tactical and branch markings to complement Steven Zaloga's Blitzkrieg which is both incomplete and mistaken in some respects since it relies on rather old material.
Camouflaging Vehicles Using Field Expedient Materials
Free French Army 2nd Div 1944 Armor Order of Battle
The troops of the French 2éme Division Blindée, or 2nd Armoured Division, first saw combat in the disastrous 1940 Norwegian Campaign as a part of the independent 501e Régiment de Chars de Combat (501st Tank Regiment). After the fall of France, the unit retreated to the United Kingdom where it formed the core of the free French forces under Charles De Gaulle. They were then sent south to the French central African colonies.
Camouflaging Vehicles Using Field Expedient Materials, Commercial Hardware Store Materials, Camouflage Nets, and Rubber Conveyer Belt Material
