Military Life Between World Wars at Fort Benning and Northeastern Posts, Tank Training and Daily Life, Photo Album with Caption, 1934–1940

US Army Service Album at Ft. Benning Georgia

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Photograph album, 1934–1940, documenting the service of a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Williams, Maine; and additional locations across the northeastern United States, Many photos captioned with names of fellow soldiers, friends, and placenames. This Album has relevance to the study of interwar military life, mechanization, and training practices prior to American entry into the Second World War. The images include multiple views of tanks, such as the Mark VIII, Renault, Ford 3-ton, and Christie models, reflecting the transitional development of armored warfare during the interwar period. Scenes at Doughboy Stadium at Fort Benning evoke the continued presence of World War I memory within military culture, while the broader sequence of photographs captures routine service, camaraderie, and movement across training posts. Captioned images identify fellow soldiers and locations, and autograph pages at the beginning of the album preserve personal inscriptions, humor, and social connections within the unit. Additional photographs include landscapes from New York, Vermont, and Maine, as well as personal images of acquaintances, situating the soldier’s experience within both military and civilian contexts.

Photograph album containing 149 black and white silver gelatin photographs, most measuring approx 2.5 x 3.5 inches, with a few larger prints including examples measuring approximately 7 x 5 inches. The photographs are mounted in a suede-bound “Service Album” measuring approximately 11 x 7 inches, with many images captioned in manuscript identifying individuals and locations. The content includes military equipment, soldiers group portraits, training environments, and personal snapshots, reflecting both formal and informal aspects of Army life during the late 1930s. The 149 photographs are mounted in the album with minimal losses; pages generally well preserved. Light wear consistent with handling; overall very good condition. A cohesive visual record of U.S. Army service and evolving military technology in the years immediately preceding World War II.

Item #18989

Price: $485.00