Instructions for British Servicemen in Germany 1944, Bodleian Library

A reproduction of the Foreign Office's 1944 handbook preparing British servicemen for their arrival in Germany. Offering guidance on German society, customs and behaviour towards the civilian population, it provides a revealing insight into British attitudes and expectations as the war approached its final stages.

Instructions for British Servicemen in Germany 1944 (Reproduced from the original issued by The Foreign Office, London). Introduction by John Pinfold of The Bodleian Library.

Published by The Bodleian Library, Oxford, 2007. First printing thus, following the initial publication in 1944.

A fine hardback, with red laid paper over boards, and printed titles. A couple of very minor faint marks to front cover.

Text is clean and bright throughout, and looks unread. No owner's inscriptions. 

Text in English.

(Prelims & Introduction) + 64pp.

Dimensions: approx 156mm high x 107mm wide x 11mm deep.

Weight: approximately 116g (unpacked).