The Soldier's Guide
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; some stains on the cover; internally sound, clean text
When duty calls, preparation is everything — and The Soldier's Guide, issued as Department of the Army Field Manual FM 21-13, stands as the definitive handbook for the American servicemember. Published in June 1952 by the United States Government Printing Office, this official military manual instructs soldiers on the full spectrum of Army life, covering everything from military customs, courtesies, and traditions to the rights, responsibilities, and conduct expected of every person in uniform. Comprehensive and authoritative in scope, it presents the foundational principles of soldiering with clarity and precision, serving as an indispensable reference for both new recruits and seasoned personnel navigating the demands of military service. Written in the clear, direct voice of institutional authority, this field manual reflects the disciplined ethos of the post-World War II U.S. Army at a pivotal moment in American military history — the height of the Korean War era. Far more than a rule book, it chronicles the values, traditions, and expectations that bind soldiers together as a cohesive fighting force. Decades after its first printing, this guide remains a fascinating primary document for military historians, veterans, and collectors alike, offering an unvarnished window into the culture and code of the mid-20th century American soldier.
Author: Department Of The Army
Format: Paperback
Published: 1952, United States Government Printing Office
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; some stains on the cover; internally sound, clean text
When duty calls, preparation is everything — and The Soldier's Guide, issued as Department of the Army Field Manual FM 21-13, stands as the definitive handbook for the American servicemember. Published in June 1952 by the United States Government Printing Office, this official military manual instructs soldiers on the full spectrum of Army life, covering everything from military customs, courtesies, and traditions to the rights, responsibilities, and conduct expected of every person in uniform. Comprehensive and authoritative in scope, it presents the foundational principles of soldiering with clarity and precision, serving as an indispensable reference for both new recruits and seasoned personnel navigating the demands of military service. Written in the clear, direct voice of institutional authority, this field manual reflects the disciplined ethos of the post-World War II U.S. Army at a pivotal moment in American military history — the height of the Korean War era. Far more than a rule book, it chronicles the values, traditions, and expectations that bind soldiers together as a cohesive fighting force. Decades after its first printing, this guide remains a fascinating primary document for military historians, veterans, and collectors alike, offering an unvarnished window into the culture and code of the mid-20th century American soldier.