by John P. Langellier. ISBN 1-85367-357-9, trade paperback, 72 pages, $12 or £ 7.50

Although you might think each of these three topics deserves its own volume, joining them together for uniform analysis makes good sense. The volume covers four years 1898-1902, and the uniforms were in use throughout the time period on all fronts.

Once again, the photos take center stage, providing a well documented record of changes, adaptations, and augmentation. There's a marvelous photo of four soldiers in garrison in the late 1890s-and all four wear different variations of th "standard" issue uniform. A Rough Rider sports non-regulation leggings while seated next to Teddy Roosevelt. And whoever heard of the 1899 rank of "Electrician Sergeant" and the lightening bolt additions to the chevrons?

As usual, the GI series offers a terrific picture book. If these three topics are in your area of interest, Uncle Sam's Little Wars belongs in your bookcase.