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.

Pages 3-31 of this book are a facsimile of a pocket guide issued by the United States War Department in 1942.

Introduction -- The country -- The people -- their customs and manners -- Britain at war -- English versus American language -- Some important do's and dont's -- Table of British currency.