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United States. War Department

The United States Department of War, also called the War Department, was the United States Cabinet department originally responsible for the operation and maintenance of the United States Army, also bearing responsibility for naval affairs until the establishment of the Navy Department in 1798, and for most land-based air forces until the creation of the Department of the Air Force on September 18, 1947.

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Combat lessons, no. 1, rank and file in combat : $b What they are doing, how they do it

"Combat Lessons, No. 1, Rank and File in Combat: What They Are Doing, How They…" is a military instructional guide prepared, likely during the mid-20t...

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Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States, 1917 To be used by Engineer companies (dismounted) and Coast Artillery companies for Infantry instruction and training

"Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the Army of the United States" is a military handbook produced in the early 20th cent...

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Engineer Port Repair Ship

"Engineer Port Repair Ship" by United States. War Department is a technical manual published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the context of W...

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A Code for the Government of Armies in the Field, as authorized by the laws and usages of war on land.

"A Code for the Government of Armies in the Field" by United States. War Department et al. is a military regulation document written during the early ...

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Motorcycle, Solo (Harley-Davidson Model WLA)

"Motorcycle, Solo (Harley-Davidson Model WLA)" by United States War Department is a technical manual written in the early 1940s. This manual serves as...

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Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911 Corrected to April 15, 1917 (Changes Nos. 1 to 19)

"Infantry Drill Regulations, United States Army, 1911" is a military manual written in the early 20th century. This work provides comprehensive guidel...

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Manual for submarine mining

"Manual for Submarine Mining" by the United States War Department is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This manual serves as...

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Portable Flame Thrower M2-2

"Portable Flame Thrower M2-2" by the United States War Department is a technical manual written in the mid-20th century. This manual provides detailed...

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Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917. To be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training

"Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army" is a military instructional manual published by the War Department in 1917. ...

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