The Bluejacket’s Manual : 1944 [Hardcover] united states navy

Description

1944 12th printing. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.

This well-loved copy of the 1944 12th printing of The Bluejacket’s Manual bears the scars of its service during World War II. Published by the United States Navy, this comprehensive guide was a crucial reference for sailors, covering everything from naval traditions and customs to seamanship, gunnery, and damage control procedures. Its worn state is a testament to the harsh conditions endured by the brave men who carried it into battle on ships and submarines across the vast theaters of the Atlantic and Pacific.

While the binding shows signs of use, the largely unmarked pages suggest this copy was treated with care, perhaps cherished by its original owner as a lifeline of vital knowledge. For collectors and historians, this wartime artifact offers a tangible connection to the Greatest Generation’s struggle against the Axis powers. Its imperfections imbue it with a powerful narrative, inviting one to imagine the harrowing experiences it witnessed and the young sailors who depended on its wisdom.