1945 MP Military History Booklet for European Theater Overseas Made

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This listing represents a first for me and must have for the serious World War II European Theater or Military Police Collector. Here you have a 1945, theater published, history of MP Operations and Contributions to the War effort in Europe. The 32 page booklet is in excellent condition.This booklet was one of a series published with the blessings of the Headquarters of the European Theater of Operations, United States Army. This War Department, overseas made booklet, focused on the contributions of the Military Police in the European Theater. The 32 page book has a forward by Major General Milton A. Reckord along with text and riveting pictures of MPs in action.The booklet is entitled, The Story of the Corps of Military Police. For a small booklet, it address numerous personal experiences of heroism, meritorious service, etc, of MPs. The booklet gives the names and ranks of the soldiers whose personal experiences appear in print. The booklet covers everything from MPs in combat, to guarding cross roads, railroad stations, trains, and supply dumps, to herding prisoners. There is a two fold approach to the book, highlighting combat related activities and criminal investigations. The MPs handled AWOL soldiers, hunted down GI criminals, cracked black market rings, and guarded incarcerated GIs. Focusing on reform, the MP organization recycled GI Prisoners, many of whom returned to their combat units and documented accounts of some earning valor decorations. MPs rooted out German diehards and civilians who supported the enemy. The black market was large. At War's end in Europe, MPs assisted displaced persons. The book went briefly into CID activities, also. AThe History of the MPs in the ETO is just what you need to complete a WWII European Theater or MP Presentation. It would look terrific in a shadow box display or for a re-enactor's personal gear kit. Interesting enough, the Guide Book could be useful today for writers and historians. The domestic buyer can opt for free 1st Class Postage with padded bag and tracking. International buyers must purchase discounted, Registered 1st Class Mail International with a padded bag to track and protect their purchase. This WWII 1945 Story of the Military Police in Europe in excellent condition would make a fantastic addition, upgrade or completion to a WWII GI MP and European Theater or History Collection. The booklet would be perfect for a re-enactor’s presentation, your display, museums, and for educational and theatrical presentations as well as a gift to a veteran. The documents would look terrific in a shadow box display. I am listing a number of caps, uniform items, field gear, insignia, ribbons, home front items, etc., this week. Please do a seller-search using my username: martinolij to check it out. Thank you. Please read this section carefully before purchasing this item. Payment in US Dollars is due within 7 days of the listing’s conclusion. I accept Pay Pal. Tracking is mandatory for all Pay Pal domestic transactions. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. Shipping options will be provided. I save all Postal Service Receipts as well as copies of your payment as proof of delivery and completion of the transaction.I have enjoyed interacting with buyers from four continents and dozens of countries. Many have been veterans, active duty GIs, home front family members in our war, authors, artists, teachers, museum curators, etc. When deciding to purchase, consider what the item is worth and what you can afford. I believe communication is the key to successful Ebay transactions. Thank You. read more

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