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Series I: Department of War Field Manuals, 1939-1943

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Materials date primarily from 1940-1945, and consists of German military artifacts, United States Department of War manuals and publications, English language newspapers from the United States, England, and Hong Kong, as well as newspapers from Germany, France, and Belgium printed in the native languages. Other materials include Command and General Staff School handouts and their corresponding maps and charts, numerous publications intended for United State servicemen stationed in occupied Germany, and personal and biographical materials concerning Col. Roberts. While most of the collection dates from 1940-1945 some items, primarily biographical and personal documents, date from 1915-1930.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1943

Extent

From the Collection: 16.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Field and technical manuals issued by the United States War Department during World War II, organized according to their official designation number. These are small books of regulations covering topics from the organization and administration of an Infantry company, hands on manuals on tactics and strategy, hand books on first aid for medics, etc.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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