Original German WWII Wehrmacht Infantry Training Manual “Ausbildungsvorschrift für die Infanterie” H.Dv. 130/2a Dated 1942
An original German WWII Wehrmacht infantry training manual titled “Ausbildungsvorschrift für die Infanterie (A.V.I.)” (Infantry Training Regulations), designated H.Dv. 130/2a. This example is Heft 2a – Die Schützenkompanie (“The Rifle Company”) and was printed in 1942.
The manual covers the organization, training, and combat instruction of the German infantry rifle company, including weapons handling, loading procedures, infantry drill, machine pistol instruction, machine gun operation, and field training methods used by the Wehrmacht during WWII. The interior features numerous instructional photographs and illustrations showing German soldiers demonstrating proper weapons manipulation and combat techniques.
Notable illustrations include MG loading procedures, machine pistol instruction, rifle handling, and equipment usage, all shown with wartime uniforms and field gear. The text is entirely printed in German using period Fraktur script.
The front cover is marked:
“Ausbildungsvorschrift für die Infanterie (A.V.I.)”
“Heft 2a – Die Schützenkompanie”
“Vom 16.3.1941”
Printed 1942
Published by:
“Verlag ‘Offene Worte’, Berlin W35”
The manual retains its original blue paper covers and shows honest period wear from service use, including corner wear, creasing, and age toning. The interior pages remain complete, clean, and fully readable.
Measures approximately 6" x 4" (14.5cm x 10.5cm).
A desirable original Wehrmacht field training manual and an excellent reference piece for collectors of German WWII militaria, infantry doctrine, and period military publications.
