WW2 WWII German Original Middle East Palestine military Wehrmacht guide book old

Title: Schlag nach über den Nahen Osten 1941, Heft 54 (Look-up about the Middle East 1941, Issue 54). Publication: Leipzig: Bibliographisches Institut, 1941.

Original tan illustrated wraps with red and black lettering on the cover, with red triple ruling. Guide by the High Command of the Armed Forces, Division for the Interior Tornisterschrift des Oberkommandos der Wehrmacht, Abt. A printed line on the cover suggests Don't collect, pass on!

Published for use in the armed forces only. Primer on the Middle East, including chapters on Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Transjordan, Palestine, Arabia, Egypt, and Libya. The chapter on Turkey includes information on its geography, including major mountains, rivers, and lakes; size and population of cities; constitution; armed forces and economy; export; traffic; press; and a historic overview with a list of rulers and presidents.

The other countries contain most of the same information, but not as extensively as Turkey. Good condition with light signs of wear and use. Some yellowing and corner wear. Approximately 8 1/4" x 5 7/8". Check out our other WW2 items and epherma.

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