Where to find all field manuals in the Battlefield 1 Nothing is Written campaign

Nothing is Written is a Battlefield 1 campaign that roughly follows Lawrence of Arabia's story and his involvement in World War I. It has 15 field manuals spread out over the three chapters — here's where to find them all.

Hidden in Plain Sight chapter field manuals

There are five field manuals in total to find in the Hidden in Plain Sight chapter. Here's where to find each one.

First field manual

  1. The mission opens and you're tasked with spotting enemies with binoculars. Do so, then turn to your left and make for the large, rocky outcropping.

  1. Run around to the far side of the outcropping.

  1. The field manual is located beneath a small, rocky shelf.

Second field manual

  1. Immediately turn 180-degrees after grabbing the first field manual.
  2. Head for the large rock situated between the green tent and the red train car.

  1. The field manual is located against the left side of the rock.

Third field manual

  1. Immediately turn 180-degrees after grabbing the second field manual.
  2. Make your way around the base, heading first behind the green tent.

  1. Run across the main road leading into the base.

  1. Head for the low rock formation ahead of you.

  1. The field manual is located against the rocks.

Fourth field manual

  1. Immediately turn 180-degrees and head southeast over the large sand dune.

  1. Head for the base in the distance — there is one enemy waiting there.

  1. The field manual is located on the rocks behind the green tent.

Fifth field manual

  1. Make your way back to the main base — you can take the light tank.
  2. Locate the half-destroyed, red train car near the hatch you are tasked with opening.

  1. The field manual is located inside the red train care.

Young Men's Work chapter field manuals

There are five field manuals in total to find in the Young Men's Work chapter. Here's where you'll find them all.

First field manual

  1. At the start of the mission, immediately make your way off of the rocky hill and head to the right.

  1. Head for the fire burning next to some low wooden walls.

  1. The field manual is located in the third division.

Second field manual

  1. Pass through the opening beyond the first field manual.

  1. Head for the large, rocky hill on the far side of the ruins.

  1. Cross the main road and climb up onto the hill.

  1. The field manual is located next to some wooden crates almost as soon as the path levels off.

Third field manual

  1. After grabbing the second field manual, remount your horse and head northeast for the weapons depot.

  1. With the weapons depot in sight, head for the two-story building.

  1. Enter the building and eliminate any enemies.

  1. The field manual is located across from the staircase on the main floor of the two-storey building.

Fourth field manual

  1. Remount your horse and head southeast for the village.

  1. Make your way around the right side of the village until you see a green tent up on the outcropping.

  1. Head through the oval door behind the green tent.

  1. Turn right and enter the building.

  1. The field manual is located between the bunks.

Fifth field manual

  1. Remount your horse and head east through the village.

  1. Head for the water tower that sits in front of the cliff.

  1. Climb the ladder attached to the water tower.

  1. The field manual is located to the left of the top of the ladder.

Hear the Desert chapter field manuals

There are five field manuals for you to root out in the Hear the Desert chapter. Here's where you'll find them.

First field manual

  1. As soon as the mission starts, turn right and start running.
  2. Head for the building on the left with the hole blown in it.

  1. The field manual is located on the main floor.

Second field manual

  1. Leave the building and head west — you'll see a water tower in the distance.

  1. The second field manual is located next to two rocks on your way to the water tower.

Third field manual

  1. Continue running toward the water tower.

  1. The field manual is located next to some rocks just past the water tower.

Fourth field manual

  1. Immediately turn left 90 degrees and head for the radio antenna in the distance.

  1. You will arrive at a building with an outside staircase — enter the blue door beneath the staircase.

  1. The field manual is located on the main floor, to the right of the door.

Fifth field manual

  1. Leave the building and head east, back toward where you started the mission.
  2. You will see two short building in front of you — enter the one on the left.

  1. The field manual is located in the room with the destroyed wall.

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