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A Comprehensive Handbook on Historic Army Canvas Tent Setup, Maintenance, and Care Build your library with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Tents and Tent Pitching - FM 20-15 US Army Department Field Manual, 1956 release. This unclassified civilian reference edition manual features dozens of illustrations depicting the components, setup, takedown, maintenance, and other care of both large and personal/individual army tents for the camp made of canvas or other material. Contents include historic comprehensive diagrams and discussion on multiple types of large and small army tents, including assembly and gathering tents, command post tents, general large and medium size tents, hospital/MASH-style tents, kitchen/mess tents, latrines, high mountain and snow tents, and personal wall tents. Also included are sections on poles, lines, setup, takedown, site selection, ground covering, heating, and care of tentage. Learn how things were historically done in the military for your outdoors activities by learning from the classic knowledge of the American soldier. Great for learning the ins-and-outs of different styles of tents, especially those for large groups. Not just for military personnel, this book is a great gift for outdoors enthusiasts, backpackers, campers, hikers, hunters, or scouts! A part of the Military Outdoors Skills Series: Volume 10 This Doublebit Historic Edition reprint of Tents and Tent Pitching FM 20-15 (1956) is professionally restored and presented from the original source with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Available in both paperback and hardcover, readers can enjoy this Civilian Reference Edition reissue for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge. About the Doublebit Military Outdoors Skills Series Military manuals contain essential knowledge about outdoo