Japanese Phrase Book WW2 War Department February 28th 1944 collector memorabilia

This copy looks like it actually saw use with some corner wear to the lower edges. Indicative of being repeatedly slid in and out of a coat pocket when the slight book curvature is added, Id say an inside chest pocket. Couple of minor doodles as seen in pictures rest of spine is solid.

Just in photographing the inside pages, I was struck by the profound weight of just the table of contents. Think this is a guidebook for someone who might be captured, someone who might be interrogating prisoners. Someone trying to read a roadside in a foreign land. Chilling.

The Japanese Phrase Book WW2 War Department is a rare and original collectible item from the United States, specifically focused on the period of World War II. With an unclassified stamp, this book provides valuable insights into the military language used during the conflict. It is a unique piece of militaria history that offers a glimpse into the communication strategies employed by the United States during this tumultuous era.