Auction 52 Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Sep 20, 2016 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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Collection of Military Instruction Booklets - War of Independence, 1947-1949

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Sold for: $950
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$ 600
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Some 90 booklets and lesson plans, early IDF printings, on the instruction of fighters and commanders in battle tactics, weapon use and more. Israel, 1947-1949. Hebrew.
Rich, varied collection containing many materials on the IDF's early military doctrine, weapons, military equipment and combat equipment.
Items include: booklets of "Lectures for Commanders" by Michael Marcus (General David Marcus), parts 1-6 (no more booklets were printed); "Tslof", instruction booklet for snipers, stencilled, with illustrations; illustrated instruction booklet for cooking in the field; "Guerilla Warfare", instruction booklet for fighting in guerilla warfare conditions; "Hunting and Destroying Tanks", instruction booklet; training programs and lesson plans in handwriting; and more.
Size and condition vary. Most items are 31.5 cm. Good overall condition. Stains, tears and creases to some items. A few items are reinforced with adhesive tape.

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