Méthode pratique à l'usage des Français for the Allied Forces

Language barriers were a common yet serious challenge to the efficient collaboration between Allied forces in Europe, as well as in other theatres of war. Not speaking the local language was also disadvantageous when trying to communicate with residents, navigating towns, or while attempting to gather information. 

Thanks to the unique bilingualism of Canada, many Canadian soldiers had at least some degree of familiarity with French. These individuals predominantly came from French-Canadian communities in Quebec, Northern Ontario, New Brunswick, and Manitoba. Instructional books like the one featured here catered to Allied soldiers who wished to learn either French or English, depending on their mother tongue. This book in particular includes grammar lessons, common phrases, pronunciation guides and a dictionary.