Handbook for Unit Commanders (Germany).

Revised edition, issued near the end of the war for unit commanders engaged in the occupation of Germany. The handbook sets out guidance on military government, civil administration, and the early processes of denazification. It includes maps of "Greater Germany" and of the "Gaue of the NSDAP," illustrating the Nazi administrative divisions. Provenance: Ink inscription to the front wrapper, "Copy for: Civil Affairs Division," the SHAEF branch charged with restoring local administration and public order in occupied Germany. A further inscription to the rear wrapper, "The Adjutant General, Washington D.C.," together with the stamp "SHAEF AG M & D," links the copy to the Manpower & Demobilization division responsible for personnel administration and demobilization - Stephen C. Massey. Small octavo. With 2 folding maps. Wire-stitched in original brown wrappers, front wrapper lettered in black. Two staples to head of front cover, with rust marks to facing page, one wire stitch detached but holding, couple of marks to rear cover. A very good copy.…