This set of topographic maps of pre World War II Germany, originally printed by the German government, were confiscated by the British and U.S. military after the war. Most of these maps are reprints by the British Geographical Section, General...
I. DEFENCES
1. General organization of a German position 9
2. Trace of trenches 11
3. Design of trenches 11
4. Wire 11
5. Saps 12
6. Revetments 12
7. Drainage 12
8. Observation posts and sentry posts 13
9. Dug-outs 13
10. Battle...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of plates 5
General description 7
Emplacement 7
Carriage 7
Action of carriage 8
Principal parts 8
Base ring 8
Traversing roller system 8
Racer 9
Dust guards 9
Azimuth circle and pointer 9
Chassis and transoms 10...
CONTENTS
Ammunition 14-15
Component parts 5
Different models in service 5
Dimensions 11
Exterior ballistics 11-13
Important points 10
Operation of the parts 6-8
Parts issued for repairs 9-10
Parts not issued 10
To dismount and assemble 8...
CONTENTS
List of illustrations VII
General description of the 9.2-inch howitzer materiel (Vickers) 1
9.2-inch howitzer, Model 1917 (Vickers) Mark I 5
Howitzer body 5
Breech mechanism 6
Breech closing mechanism 6
Firing mechanism 8
T-Tube type...
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