Field Manuals

We have compiled numerous World War II field manuals in a centralized database to assist in your research. These manuals are from all the various branches of the Army. This is one of the largest single databases of downloadable wartime manuals in existence. As we find more, we will post them to the relevant section below. The quick links are posted below to aid in your search.

Armored Forces
Basic FM
Cavalry
Engineer
Infantry
medical
Military Intelligence
military police
ordnance
quartermaster
signal corps
staff officer
tank destroyer
tentage
transportation
umpire
weapons

Basic Field Manuals

FM 21-5: Military TrainingDownload
FM 21-6: List of Publications for TrainingDownload
FM 21-10: Military Sanitation (1945)Download
FM 21-11: First Aid for SoldiersDownload
FM 21-20: Physical TrainingDownload
FM 21-25: Elementary Map and Aerial Photograph ReadingDownload
FM 21-26: Advanced Map and Aerial Photograph ReadingDownload
FM 21-30: Conventional Signs, Military Symbols, and AbbreviationsDownload
FM 21-40: Defense Against Chemical AttackDownload
FM 21-75: Scouting, Patrolling, and SnipingDownload
FM 21-100: Soldiers HandbookDownload

Infantry Manuals

FM 7-5: Infantry Field Manual: Organization and Tactics of Infantry Rifle BattalionDownload
FM 7-10: Rifle Company, Rifle Regiment (1942)Download
FM 7-10: Rifle Company, Infantry Regiment (1944)Download
FM 7-15: Heavy Weapons Company, Rifle RegimentDownload
FM 7-20: Infantry BattalionDownload
FM 7-24: Communication in the Infantry DivisionDownload
FM 7-25: Headquarters Company, Intelligence and Signal CommunicationDownload
FM 7-30: Supply and Evacuation: Service Company and Medical DetachmentDownload
FM 7-37: Cannon Company, Infantry RegimentDownload
FM 7-40: Rifle Regiment, 1942Download

Weapons Manuals

FM 23-5: US Rifle Caliber .30, M1 (Garand)Download
FM 23-6: Caliber .30 M1917 (Enfield)Download
FM 23-10: Caliber .30 (M1903)Download
FM 23-15: Browning Automatic Rifle, M1918A2Download
FM 23-30: GrenadesDownload
FM 23-45: Browning Machine Gun, M1919A4Download
TM 3-375: Portable Flame Throwers M1 and M1A1Download

Medical Manuals

FM 8-5: Mobile Units of the Medical DepartmentDownload
FM 8-10: Medical Service of Field UnitsDownload
FM 8-35: Transportation of the Sick and WoundedDownload
FM 8-50: Bandaging and SplintingDownload
FM 8-55: Reference DataDownload

Signal Corps Manuals

FM 11-22: Signal Operations in the Corps and ArmyDownload
FM 11-25: Aircraft Warning ServiceDownload

Ordnance Manuals

FM 9-5: Ordnance Service in the FieldDownload
FM 9-6: Ammunition SupplyDownload
FM 9-10: Ordnance Field MaintenanceDownload
FM 9-20: Ordnance Ammunition Company/BattalionDownload
FM 9-25: Ordnance Company, DepotDownload

Engineer Manuals

FM 5-5: Engineer TroopsDownload
FM 5-15: Field Fortifications, 1940Download
FM 5-15: Field Fortifications, 1944Download
FM 5-20: Camouflage Basic PrinciplesDownload
FM5-20A: Camouflage of Individuals and Infantry WeaponsDownload
FM 5-20B: Camouflage of VehiclesDownload
FM5-20C: Camouflage of Bivouacs, CPs, Supply Points, and Medical InstallationsDownload
FM 5-20D: Camouflage of Feild ArtilleryDownload
FM 5-31: Landmines and Boobytraps, 1943 Download
TM 5-325: Enemy Mines and BoobytrapsDownload

Cavalry Manuals

FM 2-5: Cavalry Drill Regulations, HorseDownload
FM 2-6: Crew Drill Light Armored Car M8Download
FM 2-7: Cavalry Drill Regulations, Mechanized Download
FM 2-20: Cavalry Reconaissance TroopDownload
FM 2-30: Cavalry Mechanized Reconaissance SquadronDownload

Armored Force Manuals

FM 17: Employment of Armored ForcesDownload
FM 17-5: Armored Force DrillDownload
FM 17-10: Tactics and TechniqueDownload
FM 17-12: Tank GunneryDownload
FM 17-15: Combat Practice FiringDownload
FM 17-20: Employment of Armored Units, Reconnaissance Platoon and CompanyDownload
FM 17-22: Reconnaissance BattalionDownload
FM 17-25: Assault Gun Section and PlatoonDownload
FM 17-27 81 MM Mortar Squad and PlatoonDownload
FM 17-30: Tank PlatoonDownload

Quartermaster Manuals

FM 10-5: Quartermaster OperationsDownload
FM 10-10: Quartermaster Service in Theater Operations Download
FM 10-35: Quartermaster Truck Companies Download
FM 10-38: Quartermaster Base Depot Supply and Sales CompanyDownload
FM 10-63: Graves RegistrationDownload

Military Police Manuals

FM 19-5: Military PoliceDownload
FM 19-10: Military Police in Towns and CitiesDownload
FM 19-15: Domestic DisturbancesDownload
FM 26-5: Interior GuardDownload
FM 27-15: Military Law Domestic DisturbancesDownload
FM 29-5: Military Police (1941)Download

Staff Officers’ Manuals

FM 101-10: Organization, Technical, and Logistical DataDownload
FM 101-15: Traffic Circulation and ControlDownload

Tank Destroyer Manuals

FM 18-5: Tactical Employment Tank Destroyer UnitDownload
FM 18-5B: Organization and Tactics of Tank Destroyer UnitsDownload
FM 18-15: Tank Destroyer Drill and Crew DrillDownload
FM18-18: Crew Drill, Gun Motor Carriage, M36Download
FM 18-20: Tactical Employment of Tank Destroyer Platoon, Self PropelledDownload
FM 18-21: Tank Destroyer Towed Gun PlatoonDownload
FM 18-22: Tank Destroyer Reconaissance PlatoonDownload
FM 18-24: Tank Destroyer Pioneer PlatoonDownload

Tentage Manuals

FM 20-15: Tents and Tent PitchingDownload

Transportation Manuals

FM 25-6: Dog Team TransportationDownload
FM 25-7: Pack TransportationDownload
FM 25-10 Motor TransportDownload

Umpire Manuals

FM 105-5: Umpire Manual (1942)Download
FM 105-5: Umpire Manual (1944)Download

Military Intelligence Manuals

FM 30-26: Regulations for Correspondents Accompanying US Army Forces in the FieldDownload
FM 30-30: Identification of US Government AircraftDownload
FM 30-34: Identification of Soviet Russian AircraftDownload
FM 30-35: Identification of German AircraftDownload
FM 30-38: Identification of Japanese AircraftDownload
FM 30-39: Identification of Italian AircraftDownload
FM 30-40: Recognition Pictoral Manual on Armored VehiclesDownload
FM 30-41: Identification of British Armored VehiclesDownload
FM 30-42: ID of Foreign Armored Vehicles; German, Japan, Russian, Italian, and French Download
FM 30-50: Identification of US Naval VesselsDownload
FM 30-51: Identification of British Naval ShipsDownload
FM 30-53: Identification of French Naval VesselsDownload
FM 30-55: Identification of German Naval ShipsDownload
FM 30-58: Identification of Japanese Naval VesselsDownload
TM 30-606: German Phrase BookDownload