War Slang

War Slang American Fighting Words & Phrases Since the Civil War

3rd Edition

Paperback (01 Jan 2009)

Not available for sale

Includes delivery to the United States

Out of stock

This service is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780486477503
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
Edition: 3rd Edition
DEWEY: 427.09
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 438
Weight: 578g
Height: 156mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 25mm