MAP READING
AND RECONNAISSANCE (1916)
Lt-Col. D. G. Macpherson
HUGH REES LIMITED, London, 1916
A WW1 map reading manual, published in 1916, covering military maps, map reading, reconnaissance and the use of the service compass and other navigational instruments. A practical and detailed manual, written for Officers, N.C.O.s and soldiers, the book is well illustrated with line drawings, folding diagrams and maps. The book includes other information that would have been very useful in trench warfare, including a novel method for finding the exact location of an enemy sniper.
Condition:
In good condition. The boards are in good condition, with some marks and general signs of use. The binding and hinges are good and secure. The text and illustrations are in very good condition.
Published: 1916
Khaki boards with black titling
Illustrated with line drawings, diagrams & maps
Dimensions: 125mm x 180mm
Pages: 154
