{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-army-german-phrases-book-tm-30-606-nov-30-1943-war-dept-manual","title":"Original WWII U.S. Army German Phrases Book TM 30-606- Nov. 30, 1943 War Dept. Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War II U.S. Army German Phrase Book (TM 30-606)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember 30, 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWar Department, Washington, D.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for use by American military personnel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestricted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e publication, this compact field manual was designed to provide U.S. soldiers with essential German words and phrases prior to operations in Europe. Produced under the direction of the War Department and approved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the manual was intended exclusively for military use and was not authorized for public distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phrase book contains practical sections covering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmergency expressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreetings and everyday conversation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary terminology and ranks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal needs, food, lodging, and medical assistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoads, transportation, and directions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation and terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying supplies and conducting basic transactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHundreds of useful German words and phrases for soldiers operating in occupied territory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover retains its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Restricted”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designation and wartime dissemination notice, reminding users that the contents were intended only for authorized military personnel. These manuals were carried in the field by American troops preparing for the invasion of Europe and later operations in Germany, making them an important piece of WWII military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good overall with honest field use evident throughout. The covers show moderate wear, creasing, and edge rubbing consistent with wartime service, while the binding remains intact and the pages are complete and fully readable. An authentic, well-used example that displays the character expected of an original field-carried military manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable and increasingly collectible piece of World War II U.S. Army history, ideal for collectors of WWII militaria, military manuals, field equipment, and occupation-era artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43230290575437,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/2AA8E27A-2361-49C4-8C38-EB4428B8B7A8.jpg?v=1783718179","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-army-german-phrases-book-tm-30-606-nov-30-1943-war-dept-manual","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}