Original WWII German Wehrmacht Songbook – Morgen marschieren wir (“Tomorrow We March”) – 1939 First Wartime Edition

Original WWII German Wehrmacht Songbook – Morgen marschieren wir (“Tomorrow We March”) – 1939 First Wartime Edition

An original Second World War German Wehrmacht songbook, titled Morgen marschieren wir (“Tomorrow We March”), published in 1939 by Ludwig Voggenreiter Verlag, Potsdam. Edited by Hans Baumann on behalf of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW – High Command of the Armed Forces), this pocket-sized publication was intended for use by German soldiers and contains a wide selection of traditional military, marching and folk songs.

Issued at the outbreak of the Second World War, the book was designed to accompany Wehrmacht personnel both in barracks and on campaign. It contains the lyrics and musical notation for hundreds of songs, many of which were long-established German military and folk tunes, alongside more contemporary marching songs. The volume also features period illustrations and was produced in a compact format suitable for carrying in a tunic pocket.

Publications such as this offer a fascinating insight into the daily life, traditions and culture of the German armed forces during the early years of the war. Today they are collected as important historical documents that reflect the military history and printed material of the period.

Features
Original WWII German Wehrmacht songbook
Morgen marschieren wir (“Tomorrow We March”)
Published in 1939
Edited by Hans Baumann
Published by Ludwig Voggenreiter Verlag, Potsdam
Produced on behalf of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW)
Pocket-sized military publication
Contains numerous German military, marching and traditional songs with musical notation
An excellent reference and display piece for collectors of WWII militaria and wartime publications
Condition

Offered in original vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use and storage. Please refer to the photographs for the best indication of its overall condition.

Historical Significance

Songbooks played an important role in military life, providing soldiers with a shared repertoire of marching, barracks and traditional songs that helped foster camaraderie and morale. Published at the beginning of the Second World War, Morgen marschieren wir is representative of the printed material issued to members of the Wehrmacht during the conflict and is now an increasingly desirable collector’s item due to its historical importance and relatively limited survival.

A genuine 1939 German Wehrmacht publication and an increasingly sought-after piece of Second World War military history, ideal for collectors of original wartime books, documents and militaria.