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Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942
Reproduced from the Original Typescript, War Department, Washington, DC
Buch von Bodleian Library
Sprache: Englisch

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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.
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.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781851240852
ISBN-10: 1851240853
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Redaktion: Bodleian Library
Auflage: 2nd edition
Hersteller: Bodleian Library
Maße: 156 x 105 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: Bodleian Library
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2004
Gewicht: 0,086 kg
Artikel-ID: 102404464
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Geschichte
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781851240852
ISBN-10: 1851240853
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Redaktion: Bodleian Library
Auflage: 2nd edition
Hersteller: Bodleian Library
Maße: 156 x 105 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: Bodleian Library
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2004
Gewicht: 0,086 kg
Artikel-ID: 102404464
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