Question about German Identity Documents

[mkbkbkrk]

My question is:

Did the US War Department ever publish any type of manual or handbook for the various paperwork that a GI might come accross? Given the thousands of different documents it would seem lodgical to me that some manual exist.

And if so, would anyone know how to secure a copy?

[Ian Jewison]

To your first question, yes:

The Exploitation of German Documents, Military Intelligence Division, War Department, Washington, DC. 1944

To your second, I have a photo copy somewhere but never been able to find an original copy so far!

/Ian

[mkbkbkrk]

Thanks, for the response. Now, I know what to search for.

[SiPo]

"IDENTITY DOCUMENTS IN GERMANY,” printed in 1944 by G-2 (Counter Intelligence Sub-Division), Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Evaluation & Dissemination Section.

This 8-1/4 x 12-1/2 inch publication has over 200 illustrated pages and was printed for intelligence sections.

This practically impossible to find manual is one of a range of books issued by G2 which included subject matters such as HJ, Polizei, Allgemeine SS and policies and procedures for the Military Occupation of Germany.

All SHAEF manuals are extremely difficult to find and can therefore command high prices.

[mkbkbkrk]

Thanks for sharing the pictures. I knew there had to be some sort of manual out there somewhere. Great Score! I would love to find one of these manuals.

[mkbkbkrk]

Finally found a copy. Unfortunately, it is out of my price range.

In case anyone is interested.


Ebay Item number: 290505142768

[Daniele C]

Finally found a copy. Unfortunately, it is out of my price range.

In case anyone is interested.


Ebay Item number: 290505142768

how much is it?

[SiPo]

It's ridiculously overpriced at $3,500.

[Daniele C]

good luck to them to find somebody to buy it!

[Ian Jewison]

I hope its not the one that was in a German auction that sold for €750.

Incidentally because of the size and amount of pages, even a .pdf from the National Archives is over £200!!!

[Simon O.]

Sounds like one to photograph the next time i'm there. Seems like they might have two copies.

WO 219/5318

WO 208/2946