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As World War II ended, British servicemen were dispatched to France to aid in the liberation and recovery of the war-torn nation, accompanied by a crucial guidebook. This pamphlet, a sequel to the successful Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942, provides a unique perspective on soldiers' experiences during the war. It emphasizes the shared culture and history between Britain and France, highlighting their common goal of defeating Hitler. The guide instructs British soldiers on navigating French customs and cautions against misconceptions, such as assuming that a friendly French woman has romantic intentions, which could jeopardize relations. It includes a pronunciation guide, useful phrases, and a stark depiction of the diseases and poverty afflicting the French populace. This pamphlet captures the nuanced dynamics of Anglo-French relations during the conflict with both intimacy and humor, revealing intriguing aspects of life beyond the battlefield. Essential for historians and enthusiasts alike, this small document offers profound insights into its time.
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Instructions for British Servicemen in France, 1944, The Bodleian Library
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- Instructions for British Servicemen in France, 1944
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- The Bodleian Library
- Rok vydania
- 2005
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- pevná
- Počet strán
- 56
- ISBN10
- 1851243356
- ISBN13
- 9781851243358
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- Štítky
- Náučná literatúra, Historické téma, História, Technológie & Priemysel, Vojenské dejiny, Francúzsko, Vojny, Vojenstvo, Druhá svetová vojna, Biografia, 20. storočie, Európa, Veľká Británia, Dejiny Európy, Západná Európa, Vojaci, Briti, Sociálne zručnosti
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- As World War II ended, British servicemen were dispatched to France to aid in the liberation and recovery of the war-torn nation, accompanied by a crucial guidebook. This pamphlet, a sequel to the successful Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942, provides a unique perspective on soldiers' experiences during the war. It emphasizes the shared culture and history between Britain and France, highlighting their common goal of defeating Hitler. The guide instructs British soldiers on navigating French customs and cautions against misconceptions, such as assuming that a friendly French woman has romantic intentions, which could jeopardize relations. It includes a pronunciation guide, useful phrases, and a stark depiction of the diseases and poverty afflicting the French populace. This pamphlet captures the nuanced dynamics of Anglo-French relations during the conflict with both intimacy and humor, revealing intriguing aspects of life beyond the battlefield. Essential for historians and enthusiasts alike, this small document offers profound insights into its time.