Military history enthusiasts and militaria collectors rejoice! Battle Damage, published by Military Mode Publishing, is a visually stunning hardcover that captures real-world battle scars on military equipment across centuries of conflict. From Napoleonic Wars to modern-day warfare, this 192-page large-format book provides hundreds of high-resolution photographs of battle-damaged helmets, uniforms, and equipment, combined with fascinating historical commentary.
Why Battle Damage is a Must-Have for Collectors
If you’ve ever wanted to see history up close, Battle Damage brings battlefield relics to life. Unlike generic military history books, this volume focuses on the authentic physical impact of warfare—bullet holes, shrapnel damage, burns, and other imperfections that tell stories no text can convey.
High-Resolution Photography That Tells a Story
Each artifact is photographed in high detail, making it ideal for collectors, historians, and reenactors. You can inspect the curvature of a helmet dented by artillery, the weave of a uniform torn by bullets, or the rusted edges of weapons that survived decades of storage.
Fascinating Historical Context
The book doesn’t just display objects; it explains their history. Readers learn:
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Where each artifact came from
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The likely cause of the damage
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The broader conflict and timeline in which it was used
This combination of visual and textual storytelling elevates Battle Damage above standard militaria photography books.
About the Authors and Military Mode Publishing
Oliver Lock and Daniel Fisher, the authors of Battle Damage, are experts in military history and artifact documentation. They have worked extensively with veterans, collectors, and museums to source items that are historically accurate and visually compelling.
Military Mode Publishing, founded with a mission to provide collector-oriented, high-quality military books, has built a reputation for producing large-format hardcover volumes that combine photography, historical research, and authenticity. Their publications cater specifically to the militaria collector market, ensuring every book has both scholarly value and aesthetic appeal.
What You’ll Find Inside Battle Damage
This 192-page hardcover is packed with content designed for military enthusiasts and serious collectors:
Broad Historical Scope
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Napoleonic Wars: Observe early battlefield equipment showing signs of hand-to-hand combat and musket fire.
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World War I: Helmets and trench gear bearing the scars of industrialized warfare.
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World War II: Iconic items from the European and Pacific theaters with authentic battle damage.
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Post-WWII Conflicts: Artifacts from Korea, Vietnam, The Falklands, and Middle Eastern conflicts.
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Modern Conflicts: Equipment from the 21st century with contemporary battle wear.
Featured Artifacts
Some of the artifacts you can expect to see include:
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Bullet-dented steel helmets with clear impact marks
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Shrapnel-scored body armor from multiple conflicts
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Torn uniforms and insignia revealing both battle and environmental wear
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Weapons and equipment that survived the rigors of combat
Each photo is accompanied by descriptive captions that provide insight into the artifact’s history, damage, and significance.
Who Should Read Battle Damage?
This book is perfect for:
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Militaria collectors seeking a detailed reference for their own collections
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Historians and researchers interested in the physical realities of warfare
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Museum curators looking for high-resolution images of battle-scarred artifacts
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Reenactors and prop makers wanting accurate visual references
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Photography enthusiasts who appreciate high-detail images of historical items
By focusing on real battle damage, the book appeals to anyone interested in authentic militaria, not just replicas or staged reproductions.
Collector Insights
Many collectors consider Battle Damage an essential reference book because:
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It documents artifacts that are often in private collections, making them inaccessible to the general public.
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The images serve as a verification tool for assessing authenticity when purchasing militaria.
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The historical commentary enhances provenance, adding educational and monetary value to similar artifacts.
For serious collectors, Battle Damage is more than a book—it’s a catalog of battlefield history.