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Authentic World War II-era U.S. Army Soldier’s Handbook, published by the War Department in 1941. This is FM 21-100, Basic Field Manual – Soldier’s Handbook, prepared under the direction of the Chief of Staff and printed by the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. Inside are period military instructions, illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and practical guidance intended for newly enlisted members of the United States Army. The illustrated pages include fascinating instruction on patrol formations, scouting, observation, carrying injured soldiers, field procedures, and other basic military training. Details: * Original vintage 1941 military field manual * FM 21-100 * Basic Field Manual – Soldier’s Handbook * War Department publication * U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington * Numerous period photographs, illustrations & military diagrams * Softcover with rounded corners * Wonderful piece of WWII military history