WATCH OFFICER’S GUIDE. [Hardcover] U.S.N.

Description

1941 edition. Imitation leather cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1941 edition of the “Watch Officer’s Guide” is a fascinating historical artifact from the early years of World War II. Published by the United States Navy, this manual was likely used to train naval officers in the critical duties of maintaining vigilant watch on ships and at shore installations. As the war raged across the globe, these watch officers played a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of naval operations. The imitation leather binding, though showing some wear, has withstood the test of time, reflecting the rugged nature of this utilitarian publication. While lacking a dust jacket, the clean pages and secure binding suggest this copy was well-cared for, perhaps by a dedicated officer or naval historian. For collectors of World War II memorabilia or those interested in the inner workings of the U.S. Navy during that pivotal era, this guide offers a unique glimpse into the training and procedures that shaped the watch officers’ crucial responsibilities.