"Austria. A Soldier's Guide" was the manual for American and British occupation soldiers on how to behave towards the Austrians in 1945 as liberators and victors. This extraordinary historical document sheds light on the geography, history, and politics of the country, the character of the Austrian people, how they think, what they enjoy doing, eating, and drinking. "Austria" offers an intriguing perspective on Austria and its inhabitants - including quirks, bitter truths, and interesting half-truths. It reads surprisingly contemporary. It makes no sense to expect punctuality and reliability from Austrians as we understand these terms. That's not how they are wired. They genuinely mean it when they promise to do something. They are just as sincere when they apologize for not having done it. They do have a sense of style.