WWII U.S. Army First Aid for Soldiers Field Manual FM-21-11-Dated April 7, 1943

Offered here is an original World War II U.S. Army Basic Field Manual FM 21-11, “First Aid for Soldiers,” dated April 7, 1943. Published by the War Department during the height of World War II, this manual was issued to American servicemen as a practical guide to battlefield first aid, casualty evacuation, emergency treatment, and lifesaving procedures.

This wartime pocket manual contains numerous photographs, illustrations, and instructional diagrams demonstrating proper treatment of wounds, fractures, burns, shock, hemorrhage, and battlefield injuries. The manual also covers casualty carrying techniques, emergency bandaging, and medical procedures that every soldier was expected to understand while serving in combat zones.

Examples such as this provide a fascinating look into the medical training and preparedness of the American soldier during WWII and remain highly collectible among military historians, reenactors, and World War II collectors.

Condition

• Original 1943 War Department publication
• Complete with original cardstock covers
• Interior pages clean and legible
• Light age toning throughout
• Minor handling and storage wear
• Binding remains intact
• No major damage noted

Features

• FM 21-11 Basic Field Manual
• “First Aid for Soldiers”
• Dated April 7, 1943
• War Department issue
• Original wartime publication
• Numerous photographs and illustrations
• Pocket-sized field reference

Historical Significance

This manual was produced during World War II to train American troops in lifesaving first aid techniques prior to and during combat operations. Manuals such as FM 21-11 were essential pieces of military training material and were carried and referenced by soldiers throughout the war.

Collector Appeal

An excellent addition to:

• WWII U.S. Army collections
• Military medical collections
• Field manual collections
• Reenacting displays
• Military history libraries
• Veteran memorabilia collections