Rawicz-Szczerbo Paweł/ Fabrykacja obuwa żołnierskiego. Podręcznik dla słuchaczy Wyższej Szkoły Intendentury oraz Gospodarski Wojskowej/ Warsaw 1925/ Druk.J.Świętoński/ softcover publisher/ p.383/ black and white illustrations in the text/ very good condition, partly uncut piece, small folds in the edges of the binding. Rare.
A specialized study on the design, production and logistics of military footwear. The book's author emphasizes the critical importance of properly supplying soldiers with shoes suited to the harsh conditions of war, pointing to historical examples where poor footwear led to serious health and operational problems.
The handbook discusses the entire fabrication process - from the selection of appropriate materials, to production techniques, to inventory organization and distribution. Special attention is paid to the differences between civilian and military footwear, as well as specific requirements for durability, ergonomics and adaptation to extreme weather conditions. The author also examines the economic and logistical issues involved in the mass production of footwear for the military, emphasizing the need for proper planning and resource management.