Russia Zone 2 - Southern Routes from Archangel

US War Department Document Number 880, Office of Chief of Staff

Published by Washington Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1918

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Front board shows creases and front and back cloth boards exhibit wear. Front, spine and back show marks from insect damage on exterior finish of the surface. There are some stains on front and back cloth cover. 2nd fold soft with some minor wear marks. Binding is tight but shows a crack between pages 2 and 3. A piece of paper tape adheres to the front board and is inscribed with an inked number. Front and back endpapers and note leaves show mild foxing. Interior pages are clean and unmarked with minor age-related discoloring. Snap is in working condition. Please see all photos.

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The military intelligence handbooks provided logistical and military intelligence for the southern route from the White Sea during World War I to assist Allied forces fighting against Bolshevik troops in the winter and spring of 1918?1919. Leaves are filled with regional geographic, urban layout and infrastructure info with B&W photos. Additional practical information provided on adverse arctic weather conditions and pest solutions. Plus, maps and charts of Russian alphabet, pronunciation, phrases, standards of measure. The Southern Routes referred to the two rail lines used by the Allied forces to move towards central Russia, primarily targeting the town of Kotlas, 300 miles southeast of Archangel. These routes were crucial to the strategy of connecting with anti-Bolshevik forces and protecting Allied supplies. Only 3,000 copies of publication existed and this is No. 7. Russia Route Zone A - Murman Railway and Kola Peninsula.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Russia Zone 2 - Southern Routes from Archangel
• Publisher: Washington Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
• Publication Date: 1918
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dimensions: 4.5W x 6.75H x 0.625D inches 4.5 inches width by 6.75 inches height by 0.625 inches depth
• Weight: 5 ounces
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