HANDBOOK OF THE
GERMAN ARMY IN WAR
January, 1917
GENERAL STAFF, War Office, London, 1917
A very rare 1917 edition of Handbook of the German Army in War, a British Army General Staff manual, published by the War Office during the First World War. The handbook is a detailed survey of the units, organisation, personnel, weapons, and equipment of the Imperial German Army. Subjects covered include: Recruiting, Officers and NCOs, Staff and High Command, Infantry, Machine Guns and Automatic Rifles, Cavalry, Artillery, Field Guns, Howitzers, Trench Artillery, Ammunition Supply, Technical Troops, Air Service, Medical Services, Landsturm Units, Uniforms and Equipment. Illustrated with charts, photographs and line drawings
Condition:
In good condition. The card cover is in good condition with general signs of wear and use and some marks. The hinges and binding are good and secure. The text and illustrations are in good condition with some marks, and there are marks to the title page and endpapers. One illustration (Map showing Army Corps Districts) is missing. There is a small ink signature on the top right hand edge of the front cover.
Published: 1917
Khaki card cover with black titling
Illustrated with charts and photographs
Dimensions: 165mm x 210mm
Pages: 125
