{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-army-pocket-guide-to-germany-1944-war-dept-occupation-manual","title":"Original WWII U.S. Army Pocket Guide to Germany 1944 War Dept. Occupation Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1944 U.S. Army “Pocket Guide to Germany”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prepared by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmy Information Branch, Information and Education Division, Army Service Forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and printed by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Government Printing Office\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for American servicemen preparing to enter Germany during the final stages of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese compact field guides were distributed to U.S. soldiers before the Allied invasion and occupation of Germany. Designed to fit easily into a uniform pocket, they provided practical information on German history, customs, language, geography, currency, military occupation duties, and expected interactions with the civilian population.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most recognizable features of this edition is the printed cover notice reminding soldiers of the Army’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Fraternization Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, stating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Keep faith with the American soldiers who have died to eliminate the German warmakers. DO NOT FRATERNIZE.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guide contains numerous sections including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Job in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurity and Occupation Duties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman History and Political Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the Allies Were Fighting Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Customs and Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeography and Climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrency, Weights, and Measures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Language Guide and Useful Phrases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike ordinary travel guides, this publication provides a fascinating firsthand look at how the U.S. Army prepared its troops for the occupation of defeated Germany. Today it remains one of the most sought-after U.S. Army pocket guides because of its historical significance and its insight into Allied occupation policy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Government Printing Office in 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this original wartime edition remains complete with its softcover binding and period contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is very good overall with light handling and storage wear consistent with age. The binding remains secure, pages are clean and complete, and the cover retains strong color and legibility. An excellent example for collectors of WWII U.S. militaria, occupation history, military field manuals, and wartime paper ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43230285627469,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/1765E4E6-45EC-4AE8-BCF6-7E57F8F472A8.jpg?v=1783717730","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-army-pocket-guide-to-germany-1944-war-dept-occupation-manual","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}