An original WWII German military book titled “Die Soldatische Tat” (“The Soldierly Deed”), published in 1941 by Deutscher Verlag, Berlin.
This wartime publication presents first-hand accounts and photographic documentation of the German Army’s campaign in the West during 1940. Unlike books dedicated to a single branch of service, Die Soldatische Tat highlights the combined efforts of infantry, engineers (Pioniere), armored units, communications troops, and other Heer formations that participated in the rapid victories of the early Blitzkrieg campaigns.
The volume contains numerous original wartime photographs depicting combat operations, bridging equipment, destroyed French armor, field communications, engineers constructing crossings, German soldiers advancing through forests and villages, battlefield damage, and many other scenes from the Western Front.
The introductory pages include a printed foreword bearing the facsimile signature of Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch, Commander-in-Chief of the German Army (Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres), emphasizing the intended inspirational role of the publication.
An excellent original reference and display piece for collectors of German Heer militaria, WWII military books, or Blitzkrieg history.
Condition
Good original condition.
Original tan cloth-covered hardcover with moderate age wear, light soiling, and minor fraying to the spine ends and corners. The binding remains solid, and the pages are complete with normal age toning. Numerous wartime photographs remain clean and well preserved.
Specifications
Period: Third Reich (1933–1945)
Country: Germany
Title: Die Soldatische Tat
Publisher: Deutscher Verlag, Berlin
Copyright: 1941
Edition: 54.–83. Tausend
Language: German
Binding: Original cloth hardcover
Illustrations: Numerous original wartime photographs
Foreword: Facsimile signature of Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch
Originality: Original wartime publication
Historical Note
Published during the Second World War, Die Soldatische Tat was intended to illustrate the courage, discipline, and determination of German Army soldiers during the 1940 Western Campaign. Through first-hand narratives and official Heer photographs, the book documents combat operations involving infantry, engineers, armored troops, communications units, and support formations. It reflects the style of wartime publications produced to preserve battlefield experiences while promoting the ideals of military service within the German Army.
