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Original 1918 Second Edition of The Soldiers’ French Phrase Book, published by Felt & Tarrant Manufacturing Co., Chicago for American troops serving in France during World War I. These compact pocket guides were issued to help U.S. soldiers communicate with French civilians and Allied forces.This is an authentic WWI artifact — not a reprint — and includes essential wartime vocabulary, pronunciation guides, and practical phrases used by American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) personnel.Book Details• Title: The Soldiers’ French Phrase Book• Edition: 2nd Edition• Year: 1918• Publisher: Felt & Tarrant Mfg. Co., Chicago• Format: Small softcover/pamphlet (pocket size)• Era: World War I (1914–1918)• Purpose: Language aid for U.S. soldiers in France
Condition• Good vintage condition for a 1918 field manual• Expected age toning and light wear• Binding intact, pages complete• No major tears or markings• Has stamp from local Soliciting agant in Springfield MA
Why This Item Is Collectible• Genuine WWI soldier‑issued language guide• Scarce 1918 Second Edition• Produced for American troops deployed overseas• Highly desirable among collectors of military ephemera, WWI history, and language guides• Compact format makes it ideal for display with medals, uniforms, or trench artifacts
