Since World War II, military uniforms have been adapted to serve in every area of the world, from the freezing wastes of the Arctic to the baking deserts of North Africa. Uniforms have been designed to allow the soldier to function effectively wherever he is operating and whatever the conditions. As clothing and material technology have developed, so the world’s regular armies, particularly special forces, have updated their uniforms to make use of the best designs and fabrics available. Organised by country and region, this book illustrates the uniforms of regular and irregular forces since 1945.