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Deutsch-Englischer Soldaten-Sprachführer Phrase Book
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$29.00 USD
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Description
Original WWI German to English phrase book. It is actually a rather humorous read as much of the English is abrupt and very direct. It has a very military bearing. It covers the usual numbers / food / directions like most phrase books, but it also has language on troop movements and medical concerns. There is one amusing section covering the interrogation of a mayor or clergyman asking them if they have any money, how much money, then basically ends with, I confiscate the money. Do you have anything else? There are also several warning phrases: "Houses from which there is any shooting, will be burnt down and the occupants shot." Very interesting piece. It is in overall decent, readable condition; the staples are rusting and some of the pages have staining.