Handbuch für Heer und Flotte

The book is in good condition with a strong binding and minimal wear to the leather spine and cloth-covered boards. There are no inscriptions or library markings. The pages are clean, with some age-related toning, typical of publications from this period. The absence of a dust jacket is noted. ###

"Handbuch für Heer und Flotte," edited by Generalleutnant Georg von Alten, was published in 1909 by Deutsches Verlagshaus Bong & Co. in Berlin, Leipzig, Wien, and Stuttgart. This volume, labeled as "Zweiter Band," is an extensive encyclopedia on military sciences and related fields, contributed to by numerous officers, medical officers, scholars, technicians, and artists. This edition includes 16 colored and black plates and 262 illustrations, providing a comprehensive visual and textual resource. Georg von Alten, a noted military figure, brings together a wealth of knowledge in this detailed compilation. The book is a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of military history, offering insights into early 20th-century military thought and practice. The condition of this hardcover edition is notable for its sturdy binding and the absence of any library markings, making it a rare find for collectors. ###