The Articles of War Annotated [Hardcover] Lee S. Tillotson

Description

1944 3rd revised edition. No dust jacket. Hardcover has some fading, fraying, and various light markings. Missing first inside page. Pages are otherwise clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of “The Articles of War Annotated” by Lee S. Tillotson offers a fascinating glimpse into the legal framework that governed the conduct of American military personnel during World War II. Published in 1944, at the height of the global conflict, this third revised edition would have been an essential reference for officers and legal experts navigating the complex web of military laws and regulations.

Despite its age and the absence of a dust jacket, the book’s sturdy hardcover binding remains intact, a testament to its enduring relevance and the care with which it was handled by its previous owners. The fading and fraying on the cover hint at the countless hours it spent in the hands of those charged with upholding military justice, perhaps even accompanying them into the field of battle.

While the missing first inside page is regrettable, the remaining pages offer a wealth of information, meticulously annotated to provide context and clarification on the intricate Articles of War. For collectors and military historians alike, this volume represents a tangible link to a pivotal era in American history, when the nation’s legal system was put to the ultimate test on the global stage.