Excerpt from Notes on the Purchase, Manufacture, and Inspection of United States Army Shoes and Shoe Lasts: Prepared Under the Direction of the Quartermaster General of the Army
It is believed that it might be of some future value to reduce to writing deductions made from personal observations, results obtained from actual tests, and knowledge gained from practical acquaintance With the general conditions surrounding the manner and method of the purchase, manufacture, and inspection of shoes for Army pur poses at the Boston depot during the emergency created by the World War.
The questions considered and determined have been varied and numberless, and many situations having arisen demanding careful study and nice distinction in judgment for their proper adjustment, it is felt that the experience thus acquired has undoubtedly resulted in obtaining the best possible shoes of the several types adopted, and that the data relative thereto should be of inestimable value in future endeavors of a similar character, even though the volume of production might not be as great.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the history, manufacture, and inspection of U.S. Army shoes from the outset of the World War in 1917 to 1919. The author presents a detailed account of the challenges faced by the relevant departments to procure footwear in the unprecedented quantities required to support the war effort. The book covers the development of new and improved shoe designs, as well as the establishment of rigorous inspection standards to ensure the production of high-quality footwear for soldiers. The author also discusses the complexities of purchasing materials, managing production, and overseeing the inspection process. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of military procurement and the importance of maintaining high standards in the production of essential supplies during wartime. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332170425_0
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