{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-army-pocket-guide-to-paris-cities-of-northern-france-war-dept-guide","title":"Original WWII U.S. Army “Pocket Guide to Paris \u0026 Cities of Northern France”-War Dept. Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War II U.S. Army “Pocket Guide to Paris and Cities of Northern France,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prepared by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmy Information Branch, Information and Education Division, Army Service Forces, United States Army\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and issued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWar Department, Washington, D.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese compact pocket guides were produced for American servicemen preparing to enter liberated France during the closing stages of World War II. Designed to fit easily into a uniform pocket, they provided practical information on local customs, currency, transportation, history, pronunciation, landmarks, and important cities throughout northern France, helping soldiers navigate unfamiliar territory during military operations and occupation duty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating sections is the introductory warning explaining that many of the cities described had been bombed, shelled, looted, or occupied during the war and that conditions on the ground might differ dramatically from the information printed in the guide. This offers a unique contemporary perspective from the final months of WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guide includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical background on Paris and Northern France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCity maps and orientation information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural customs and etiquette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransportation and travel information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePronunciation guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant landmarks and monuments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical advice prepared specifically for U.S. military personnel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese official War Department guides have become increasingly collectible as tangible artifacts carried by American soldiers during the liberation of Europe. They are sought after by collectors of WWII militaria, D-Day and liberation history, military reference material, and wartime paper ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is very good overall with light handling and storage wear consistent with age. Binding remains solid, pages are clean and complete, and the guide displays very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable original piece of World War II U.S. military history that illustrates the preparation and education provided to American troops before entering France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43230263803981,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/3EF541E3-791F-4EBA-973C-90E4EEA1DFF7.jpg?v=1783717154","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-army-pocket-guide-to-paris-cities-of-northern-france-war-dept-guide","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}