Rare, 1925, Robert Normand, Travaux de Campagne, French Military Manual, WWI +II

About the book: This manual would have been used by officers studying at the École Supérieure de Guerre, the institution responsible for training high-ranking French military leaders. It provided practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for the integration of military engineering into broader tactical and operational planning. Given its focus on all branches of the military, it offered help to infantry, artillery, and cavalry officers in order to understand the role of engineering in warfare. This book remains an important historical military reference, reflecting the strategic and tactical doctrines of the French army in the early 20th century.

Robert Normand (1873-1932) was a Colonel in the French Military Engineers (Génie Militaire) and held the Brevette distinction, indicating advanced military training. His expertise suggests involvement in strategic planning, battlefield engineering, and military instruction. His book reflects the importance of engineering in modern warfare, particularly in trench warfare and mobile operations, which were crucial in the World War I and World War II eras.