The Snapshots in Time Collection

Page from Japanese-English Phrase Book, 'Which Turning Must I Take?' and Related Travel Phrases, Page 27

Page from Japanese-English Phrase Book, 'Which Turning Must I Take?' and Related Travel Phrases, Page 27

A page from a pocket Japanese-English phrase book lists travel-related expressions such as asking directions and inquiring about delays. Small language aids like this one helped bridge communication gaps for Allied servicemen and Japanese civilians alike during and after World War II. Project: 218347