{"product_id":"1943-u-s-army-german-phrase-book","title":"1943 U.S. Army German Phrase Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII U.S. Army Technical Manual TM 30-606, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Phrase Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated November 30, 1943. Issued by the War Department to American servicemen for communication with German-speaking civilians, prisoners, and military personnel during World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pocket-sized field manual contains phonetic pronunciations, German spellings, military commands, greetings, questions, directions, transportation terms, and other essential phrases intended for use by Allied troops operating in Europe. The cover retains the original “Restricted” designation and War Department markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent piece of WWII military history that illustrates the practical tools provided to American soldiers during the European campaign. These phrase books were designed for field use and were often carried in a uniform pocket, making surviving examples increasingly desirable among collectors of WWII paper items and military manuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Good original condition. Complete and intact with expected age-related wear to the covers, corner wear, light staining, and handling marks. Interior pages remain legible and clean overall. Binding remains secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Phrase Book\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Manual: TM 30-606\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: November 30, 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: U.S. War Department\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Softcover pocket manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable and affordable WWII field reference manual that displays well alongside other American and German WWII artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43153294426189,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/CC520E26-2E89-4DA8-A783-E5481A90C2B3.jpg?v=1782133087","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1943-u-s-army-german-phrase-book","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}