Explanation of Army Terms, Symbols, and Insignia [Cover Title]

Presumed first edition. Quarto. [2] 14 [2 blank] ff. Illustrated. Photomechanically reproduced leaves, printed rectos only. Side-stapled cardstock covers. In what appears to be a binding error, this copy with two cover sheets. Covers and first leaf toned, head of spine bumped with a bit of chipping on the covers there, a bit of light wear, very good. A military dictionary and reference for journalists, provided by Uncle Sam. The first leaf is a memo to Press Correspondents from Robert C. Richardson, Major General and Director of the War Department's Bureau of Public Relations. In it he states his hope that the following notes might help "facilitate [the correspondents'] work by defining, designating or explaining some of the expressions, symbols, and equipment that will be in constant use during the maneuvers." The following nine sections contain information such as "Definitions of Military Terms," "Glossary of Weapons in Use at Maneuvers," "Insignia of Rank and Branch; Conventional Signs" (illustrated), and "Common Abbreviations." An interesting, World War II-era intersection of news media and the military. Very uncommon.…