I saw this book referenced in several books that I own. Finally found a reference copy in the main library in Portland. Actually they had both 1950 and 1959 versions. I was impressed with the original 1950 version published just after WWII. After some online searching, I found a 1950 (non-former library) version in Very Good condition and ordered same from a WA bookstore.

Loaded full of information and data about the US Army from the Revolutionary War up through WWII. You name it and it is probably found in this book. The source book bible! Not a normal book that you can sit down and read straight through. More of a book to savor select chapters when you have free time windows.

As I read other books that mention specific information, I just cross-reference the details in the Almanac to get a more complete picture of the topic.

The book includes a summary of naval history to compliment Army information and presentation of the the national command structure. Would love to find the equivalent book of naval history for my collection.

This is a very good book for research, data checking and cross referencing. A nice compliment to other books in my library. A worthy find. ( )