1936 WWII German Army Kraftfahrkampftruppe Motorized Hand Signal Chart Manual

  

Original 1936 German Motorized Combat Troops Hand Signal Training Chart. Offered here is a scarce original May 1936 German Army folding training chart entitled. Ausbildungstafeln für die Kraftfahrkampftruppe I. This translates approximately as march-control, vehicle-column and movement signals used by German motorized combat troops. The lower publisher panel is clearly marked.

This is Training Chart No. 1, identified by the printed designation. The chart states that it was compiled for individual soldiers and small combat units in reference to H. 470, the German Army training regulation associated with the Kraftfahrkampftruppe.

The term Kraftfahrkampftruppe refers to the early German motorized combat arm during the important prewar development of mechanized and armored formations. This is not a general civilian driving pamphlet. It is a specialized military instructional aid designed to teach soldiers how to control vehicles and formations using. Starting, stopping and following instructions. The folding chart contains 19 individually numbered signals, each presented with. Written instructions for performing the signal. The meaning of the command. Variations for leaders, drivers and vehicle crews. Visible commands and instructions include signals for. The instructional illustrations depict period uniformed soldiers, vehicle crews and motorized-unit procedures. Für Einzelkämpfer und unterste Kampfeinheiten in Anlehnung an die H.

The chart also retains its original printed publisher notice prohibiting unauthorized reproduction. This is an appealing early mechanized-warfare reference item dating from the rapid development of German motorized and armored doctrine during the mid-1930s.

It offers several specialized collecting areas in one original item. Military vehicle and convoy procedures.

Unlike a conventional text-heavy manual, this compact instructional chart provides an immediately understandable visual presentation of period vehicle-control procedures. Original folding chart or instructional leaflet. Light scattered foxing and small age spots. Slightly softened and rubbed corners.

Wear and darkening along the original center fold. No obvious major tears or large missing areas. The center fold appears intact and the chart opens fully as shown.

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