Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia, 1942

This is a terrific book for anyone, not just WWII buffs. It gives the Australia-bound GI a glimpse into the history, language, and culture of our ally, and tells some good anecdotes about interaction between GI's and Diggers. It also give you a rundown of the Australian Pound at the time, as well as time differences between Australia and the states. Additionally, you get the lyrics to "Waltzing Matilda", so you can understand it, and also a section on Aussie slang terms. They also remind you to use your common sense and all will be well. It's worth your time.

I think this is a great book, I love history and these books are so fun and show you the differences between now and WWII in soldier deployments. I bought this as a gift for my brother and he loved it.

The "pamphlets" in this series are really a wonderful sociological find. They offer a great read for anyone who wishes to capture the mood of the times relating to American soldiers overseas during the war years.

I loved this book...had one for US Servicemen in Iraq for WWII and loved the vernacular and helpful hints in understanding Aussies.

Quite a funny little read. Interesting to read about Aussie culture from an American perspective during WW2.

It is a warm and friendly guide to Australia and the Australians at a critical period in our efforts to build allies. A marvelous gift to send to all your Auzzie friends.

Very readable little book and well worthy source for historians. Some really interesting facts and advice!

Era una recomendación, y ha sido una gran compra. Un tamaño pequeño, muy bueno para no tener que comprarlo en formato digital...

Well worth a read

第二次世界大戦の間、多数のアメリカ人が豪州へ渡った。日本の侵攻をはねかえし、押し返すためだ。ところで米国も豪州ももとは英国から分かれた。互いに共通する面もあれば、異なる点もある。ちょっとした誤解から、無用の紛争が起こるかもしれない。本書はオーストラリアについて一から解説している。国土の大きさは、米豪似たり寄ったり。あと、お茶の消費量とコーヒーの消費量の違いなどを図解してわかりやすく解説している。戦争中、こうした配慮を同盟国にできることが、すごいなあ。システマチックであり、手堅い。日本軍にも「フィリピン早分かり」なんていう冊子が兵士に配られたなんてことがあったら、面白かったかも・・・。なぐった話はよくあるけど・・・。日本を占領したアメリカの兵隊さんは、「日本早分かり」みたいな本を持ってきたのかな？？？？