The Army Almanac second edition is revised and brought up to date, and republished by popular demand. Here is an enormous collection of pertinent up-to-date reference data of interest to all who are concerned with the Army and its personnel -- adapted from the publisher's foreword.

First edition issued by the U.S. Armed Forces Information School, Carlisle Barracks, PA. Includes indexes.

The combat arm --The services -- Organization and strength of the Army -- Components of the Army -- The combat arms regimental system -- How the Army is manned -- Pay, allowances, and privileges of Army personnel -- Training and education in the Army -- The Army's weapons -- Supplying and equipping the Army; purchase and sales -- Feeding the Army -- Construction and other engineer duties -- Military transportation -- Signal communications -- Medical care of Army personnel -- Military intelligence -- Military law -- Research and development in the Army -- Awards and decorations -- The Army's generals -- General information -- The national defense team -- Veterans of the Armed Service -- The nation honors its dead -- An Army chronology -- Major wars, 1775-1898 -- Major wars, twentieth century -- Records of combat units in recent wars -- Minor wars and domestic disturbances -- The Army rebuilds; civil affairs and military government -- The Army's part in our nation's development.