Merriam Press World War 2 History Series. This bulletin is a translation of a captured German training manual on the German armored division, which was published in December 1940. At that time the number of German armored divisions was being increased and their organization changed. Comments by German commanders in Libya as late as October 1941 indicate, however, that the principles expressed in this manual have proved satisfactory with little or no modification. The charts included in this edition were added to the original German manuscript and were compiled from G-2 sources. Originally published 15 June 1942 by the War Dept. 2 photos, 18 illustrations, 4 charts.