WWII-Era U.S. Army Cultural Booklet: Lorraine and Nancy | USFET 1945 | France Occupation Forces

This rare WWII-era booklet titled "Lorraine and Nancy" was issued by the Information-Education Section of the U.S. Army’s Intermediate Section, T.I.S., for Allied troops stationed in postwar France. Created circa 1945, it offers American service members historical, cultural, and regional background on Lorraine — with special attention to Nancy — a key location in northeastern France.

The introduction by Colonel Clough F. Gee encourages troops to engage with local culture and people respectfully and intelligently. Inside, the booklet includes:

• A stylized map of Lorraine

• Historical references to Metz, Nancy, and Verdun

• Rich, woodcut-style illustrations

• A tone aimed at building Franco-American goodwill during the early stages of European recovery

These booklets were typically produced in small print runs, often discarded, making surviving examples in good condition increasingly collectible.

📐 Details:

• Title: Lorraine and Nancy

• Publisher: U.S. Army Information-Education Section, USFET

• Date: Circa 1945

• Size: Approx. 5.5 x 8.5 inches

• Pages: ~20–30 (estimated from structure)

• Binding: Stapled softcover

• Language: English

• Condition: Very good – clean pages, minimal cover wear, staple binding intact