| Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942: Reproduced from the Original Typescript, War Department, Washington, DC Contributor(s): Bodleian Library (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1851240853 ISBN-13: 9781851240852 Publisher: Bodleian Library OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2004 Annotation: In 1942, the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American servicemen that advised them on the peculiarities of the "British, their country, and their ways." Over sixty years later, this newly published reproduction from the rich archives of the Bodleian Library offers a fascinating glimpse into American military preparations for World War II. The guide was intended to alleviate the culture shock for soldiers taking their first trip to Great Britain, or, for that matter, abroad. The handbook is punctuated with endearingly nostalgic advice and refreshingly candid quips such as: "The British don't know how to make a good cup of coffee. You don't know how to make a good cup of tea. It's an even swap." By turns hilarious and poignant, many observations featured in the handbook remain relevant even today. Reproduced in a style reminiscent of the era, "Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain" is a powerfully evocative war-time memento that offers a unique perspective on the longstanding American-British relationship and reveals amusingly incisive American perceptions of the British character and country. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 20th Century - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 941.004 |
| Series: Instructions for Servicemen |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 4.18" W x 6.24" (0.19 lbs) 31 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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| Publisher Description: In 1942, the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American servicemen that advised them on the peculiarities of the British, their country, and their ways. Over sixty years later, this newly published reproduction from the rich archives of the Bodleian Library offers a fascinating glimpse into American military preparations for World War II. The guide was intended to alleviate the culture shock for soldiers taking their first trip to Great Britain, or, for that matter, abroad. The handbook is punctuated with endearingly nostalgic advice and refreshingly candid quips such as: The British don't know how to make a good cup of coffee. You don't know how to make a good cup of tea. It's an even swap. By turns hilarious and poignant, many observations featured in the handbook remain relevant even today. Reproduced in a style reminiscent of the era, Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain is a powerfully evocative war-time memento that offers a unique perspective on the longstanding American-British relationship and reveals amusingly incisive American perceptions of the British character and country. |