TM30-602 French Phrase Book was compiled and issued by the U.S. War Department in 1943 during World War II. Known as the “Little Blue Book,” it was a standard-issue pocket guide for officers, soldiers, and civilian personnel, especially those involved in the Allied counteroffensive in Europe, including the Normandy landings.
The book was designed to help American troops communicate with French locals. It contains a wide range of practical French words and phrases, as well as examples of French terms commonly seen on road signs—essential for navigating, sourcing supplies, asking for directions, and carrying out mission-related interactions.
This edition is a premium reproduction, not the low-quality scanned version commonly sold on line. The entire layout, fonts, paper texture, and cover colors have been faithfully recreated to match the original.
It is an excellent item for military enthusiasts, historical reenactors, collectors, and researchers.