War Slang | American Fighting Words and Phrases from the Civil War to the War in Iraq
Author - Paul Dickson
Year published - 2007
Published by - Bristol Park Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
From the 19th century's "boodle" to the "deep serious" of Vietnam and beyond, America's foremost expert on slang reveals military lingo at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Recommended by The New York Times' language maven William Safire, this up-to-date reference features convenient dictionary-style entries arranged chronologically by conflict.
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Author - Paul Dickson
Year published - 2007
Published by - Bristol Park Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
From the 19th century's "boodle" to the "deep serious" of Vietnam and beyond, America's foremost expert on slang reveals military lingo at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Recommended by The New York Times' language maven William Safire, this up-to-date reference features convenient dictionary-style entries arranged chronologically by conflict.
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Author - Paul Dickson
Year published - 2007
Published by - Bristol Park Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
From the 19th century's "boodle" to the "deep serious" of Vietnam and beyond, America's foremost expert on slang reveals military lingo at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Recommended by The New York Times' language maven William Safire, this up-to-date reference features convenient dictionary-style entries arranged chronologically by conflict.
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