Bidspirit auction | Handbook of the 2-PDR Anti-Tank

Handbook of the 2-PDR Anti-Tank Gun on Mark II to IIIA Carriages, Second Edition, 1944 - Original British WWII military handbook for the famous QF 2-Pounder Anti-Tank Gun, published by Gale & Polden Ltd., Aldershot, in 1944. Second Edition. This scarce wartime field manual contains period photographs, technical illustrations, diagrams, maintenance information, gun crew organization, fire control procedures, ammunition data, and operational reference material. A notable feature is the original folding colour mechanism chart housed in the rear pocket.   The 2-Pounder was the principal British anti-tank gun during the early years of World War II and saw extensive service in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.   An attractive and increasingly collectible piece of WWII military history, suitable for collectors of British militaria, ordnance manuals, and historical military publications. * Publisher: Gale & Polden Ltd., Aldershot * Year: 1944 * Second Edition * 40 pages, illustrated   * Original softcover * Complete with folding colour mechanism chart in rear pocket * Good overall condition for age