The Army and Navy of the United States - Familiarize oneself with the Armed Forces while the ongoing conflict is confined to Europe.

John Hancock Life Insurance Company

Erscheinungsdatum: 1940

Beschreibung

This is a general overview of the U.S. Army and Navy, condensed to 39 pages for consumption by the general public. It includes details on organization, insignia (how to tell a general from a private), rank pay ($21-$30/month for a private), and more. Though omitted in the title, information on the Marine Corps is also provided. Interestingly, includes the enlistment qualifications which would be significantly adjusted after the U.S. entered the war. Whether it's in good taste for a life insurance company to publish such material for impressionable young teens, we leave for you to decide. Sheet Width (in) See Description Sheet Height (in) See Description Condition Description "40 pp. booklet, approximately 5" x 6", with stapled binding and illustrated pictorial paper covers. Wrappers are slightly worn and contents are creased in the lower right corner, but overall in very good condition.". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2980

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Army and Navy of the United States - ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1940

Einband: Softcover

Zustand: Fine