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Vintage 1942 softcover guide book titled "The U.S. Army: A Guide to Its Men and Equipment" by Fletcher Pratt, featuring 53 action pictures by David Pattee. Published by Whitman Publishing Company during WWII, this historical piece provides a detailed look at wartime military technology, including sections on the "Walkie-Talkie," gas masks, armored cars, and tanks. The book serves as a fascinating primary source for collectors of militaria and mid-century ephemera, illustrating the equipment and structure of the United States Army at the height of the second World War. Condition as pictured Author: Fletcher Pratt Illustrator: David Pattee Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company Copyright Year: 1942 (MCMXLII) Format: Softcover / Booklet Language: English Topic: Military History / WWII Genre: Educational / Guide Country of Origin: USA Subject: US Army Equipment Binding: Staple bound (deteriorated) Keywords: WWII, 1940s, Militaria, War Ephemera, Military History, Tank, Armored Car, Walkie Talkie, Vintage Book, Fletcher Pratt, Whitman Publishing, Patriotic, Army Life, Homefront, Historical Document