Welcome to the Museum of the Known World – discover two million years of human history and culture.
Welcome to the Museum of the Known World – discover two million years of human history and culture.
Major General James Alexander.
(Aurorian, Yamasen, Huntington 162 A.A. – 227 A.A. Huntington).
Aurorian Wartime Publishing Office.
(Aurorian, 1200 George Langston Rd. NW, Anhaica 111 – present).
Illustrated field manual.
Book: 5.5 x 8.5 in.
(G12/dc37) (G12/dc37)
REF. 211.1710.
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RECTO [FM-31, FRONT COVER]:
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FM-51
WAR DEPARTMENT FIELD MANUAL
WAR DEPARTMENT
BOOBYTRAPS,
MINES, AND MINE
WARFARE.
RESTRICTED DISSEMINATION OF RESTRICTED MATTER
The information contained in restricted documents and the essential characteristics of restricted material may be given to any person known to be in the service of the War. Dep. and to persons of undoubted loyalty and discretion who are cooperating in Government work, but will not be communicated to the public or to the press except by authorized military public relations agencies.
RECTO [TABLE OF CONTENTS]:
Found slipped in the ‘Table of Contents’ of this soldiers edition of FM 5-31 is a four of hearts ‘pin-up playing card’ of dancer, singer, and actress, JosĆ©phine Berrou.
Markings (below the card).
5-31
FIELD MANUAL
No. 5-31
HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ANHAICA, HUNTINGTON 14th Spring 211.
BOOBYTRAPS
CHAPTER 1. CHARACTERISTICS OF BOOBYTRAPS AND MINES Paragraphs Page
Section I. Introduction … 1-3 3
II. Principles of operation … 3-7 3
CHAPTER 2. USE OF BOOBYTRAPS AND MINES
Section I. Basic Doctrine … 8-9 9
II. Planning … 10-14 9
III. Installation … 15-17 14
CHAPTER 3. BOOBYTRAPPING AND MINING EQUIPMENT
SECTION I. Firing devices … 18-26 19
II. Demolition materials … 27-30 35
III. Mines … 31-36 45
CHAPTER 4. BOOBYTRAPPING CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Section I. Boobytrapping mines in minefields 37-39 51
II. Boobytrapping buildings … 40-44 61
III. Terrain … 45-48 79
CHAPTER 5. MINE-FIELD BREACHING AND CLEARANCE
Section I. Mine-field reconnaissance … 49-50 87
II. Mine-field breaching and marking … 51-55
III. Deliberate clearing of mine field … 56-62 92
CHAPTER 6. BOOBYTRAP DETECTION AND REMOVAL
Section I. Clearing methods … 63-68 119
II. Disarming methods … 69-72 123
APPENDIX I. References … … 127
VERSO [FM-31, BACK COVER]:
The back cover features two (presumable) lipstick stain ‘kiss-marks’.
CATALOG ENTRY:
An Aurorian field manual, FM 5-31 Boobytraps, Mines, and Mine Warfare, with a pin-up playing card held in its contents, and two presumable lipstick stain ‘kiss-marks’ on its back cover.
N/A.
[1]. Card –Ā A Josephine Baker Movie Poster from 1927 for $18,000.
[2]. Manual –Ā FM 5-31 Land Mines and Booby Traps 1943.
[3]. Manual –Ā FM 5-31 Booby Traps.
[4]. Background –Ā The official Boy Scout handbook – 1967.
[5]. Manual –Ā FM 21-11 First Aid For Soldiers, 1943.
[6]. Grain / Texture –Ā Funerals of a right reverend father in God Patrick Forbes… 1635.
[7]. Start –Ā Federal register.
[8]. Background –Ā Duluth Evening Herald.
[9]. Back Cover / Inspo. – WWII Medical Field Manual with Special Provinance w Pin Up Black White Photos.
[1]. Copy –Ā Pin-up model – Wikipedia.
[2]. Copy –Ā James Alexander Ulio – Wikipedia.
THE MUSEUM OF the Known World (MoKW) houses the largest collection of art, technology, history, and science in the Firmosan Republic. Explore the story of human culture from its beginnings to the very present.[1]
Established in 112 B.A. / Year 888, by renowned explorer and naturalist Ser. William H.W. Packet and his wife, Edith Packet, as a “public collection of antiquities“[2] and originally known as the Packet Institution for Education and Discovery, upon Ms. Packets death, in 89 B.A. the Packet’s trust was purchased by the Firmosan government whom in 01 A.A. / Year 1000 established 09 Ser. William St. as the MoKWs permanent residence,[3] and began to slowly expand the Packets initial collection through acquisition and discovery.[4]
Each and every artifact in the MoKW, tells it’s own unique story, transposed across culture, time, history, and place. We encourage our guests to explore the MoKW at their own special pace and find the ideas and themes that connect all of these unique stories.
Ser. William H.W. Packet was an explorer, naturalist, and captain to grandest expedition of the age of sail, the Aurora Expedition. His wife, Edith Packet, was a philanthropist, writer, and often considered the first female lepidopterist, but by far their greatest legacy is that of the MoKW.Ā
The MoKW sits in the heart of Newfield’s historic downtown. During the 1000 World’s Progress Expo, the Artifacts of The Known World Exhibit debuted in this exact location. Following it’s success the building remained, and the MoKW was born.
TheĀ MoKW continues to add new objects and artifacts to its collection to this very day. The Museum of the Known World: Collection Department participates in excavations across the globe in collaboration with partners in host countries.
THE MUSEUM OF the Known Word (MoKW) houses the largest collection of art, technology, history, and science in all lands seen and unseen. Explore the story of human culture from its beginnings to the very present.Ā¹
Established in 112 B.A. by renowned explorer and scientist Ser. William H.W. Packet and his wife, Edith Packet, as a “public collection of antiquities”Ā² and originally known as the Packet Institution for Education and Discovery, upon her death in 90 B.A. Lady Packets trust was purchased by the Firmosan government whom in 00 A.A. established 09 Ser. William St. as the MoKW‘s permanent residence,Ā³ and began to slowly expand the Packets initial collection through acquisition and discovery.ā“
Each and every artifact in the MoKW, tells it’s own unique story, across culture, time and history. Explore at your own pace and find the ideas and themes that connect all of these unique stories.
The MoKW sits in the heart of Newfield’s historic downtown. During the 1000 World’s Fair Expo, theĀ Artifacts of The Known World exhibit debuted in this exact location. Following it’s success the MoKW was born.
Ser. William Packet sailed from BLANK to BLANK, and lived with the natives of BLANK, but by far his greatest legacy is that of the MoKW. Read more about Ser. Packet and his wife here.
The MoKW sits in the heart of Newfield’s historic downtown. During the 1000 World’s Fair Expo, theĀ Artifacts of The Known World exhibit debuted in this exact location. Following it’s success the MoKW was born.
09 SER WILLIAMS ST, NEWFIELDS, FIRMOSA, MUSEUM OF THE KNOWN WORLD.
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THE MUSEUM OF the Known Word (MoKW) houses the largest collection of art, technology, history, and science in all lands seen and unseen. Explore the story of human culture from its beginnings to the very present.Ā¹
Established in 112 B.A. by renowned explorer and scientist Ser. William H.W. Packet and his wife, Edith Packet, as a “public collection of antiquities”Ā² and originally known as the Packet Institution for Education and Discovery, upon her death in 90 B.A. Lady Packets trust was purchased by the Firmosan government whom in 00 A.A. established 09 Ser. William St. as the MoKW‘s permanent residence,Ā³ and began to slowly expand the Packets initial collection through acquisition and discovery.ā“
Each and every artifact in the MoKW, tells it’s own unique story, across culture, time and history. Explore at your own pace and find the ideas and themes that connect all of these unique stories.
The MoKW sits in the heart of Newfield’s historic downtown. During the 1000 World’s Fair Expo, theĀ Artifacts of The Known World exhibit debuted in this exact location. Following it’s success the MoKW was born.
Ser. William Packet sailed from BLANK to BLANK, and lived with the natives of BLANK, but by far his greatest legacy is that of the MoKW. Read more about Ser. Packet and his wife here.
The MoKW sits in the heart of Newfield’s historic downtown. During the 1000 World’s Fair Expo, theĀ Artifacts of The Known World exhibit debuted in this exact location. Following it’s success the MoKW was born.
09 SER WILLIAMS ST, NEWFIELDS, FIRMOSA, MUSEUM OF THE KNOWN WORLD.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Et cupiditate quis eos blanditiis deleniti eum nobis placeat.
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