"This story is compiled from the official history of the VII Corps and faithfully summarizes the events which occurred during its participation in the defeat of Germany. All pictures are official Signal Corps photographs. Passed by censor for mailing home." - Preface. This riveting booklet captures the history of the VII Corps in the United States Army from its activation in November of 1940 until it became non-operational during the second week of June, 1945. Descriptive text outlines a chronology of events that includes both major actions and relatively mundane activities, offering interesting insight into the operations of the war. Numerous photographs vividly capture scenes of destroyed buildings, wounded men, and difficult terrain. Appendices provide various statistics (e.g. 337 days in combat, approx. 90,000 casualties, 1.4+ million doughnuts served) and list the units attached during the corps over the duration of the campaign. I n addition to several single-page maps depicting specific operations, the book includes two folding maps. The first, about 27" x 10.1", shows the VII Corps path from the D-Day landings in Normandy across France and Germany to link up with Soviet forces near Lepzig. The second, smaller, map measures about 13.75" x 10.25" and focuses on training in England and the cross-channel invasion of Operation Overlord. Published in Leipzig by the firm of Graphische Kunstanstalten J.J. Weber in June of 1945. 2nd edition printing of 25,000, as noted in the Preface." Sheet Width (in) See Description Sheet Height (in) See Description Condition Description "80 pp. booklet with stapled binding in original paper covers that measure approximately 10.25" x 7.25". Contents are generally clean, with a scattered spot of wear or soiling consistent with age and use. Includes two folding maps (now disbound) with scattered spotting and repaired separation and closed tears on the verso. Good to very good condition overall"
