| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xviii, 188 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
A dictionary of American military slang, 1941-4 -- Boot camp -- Shipping out -- In the field, seas, and skies -- Mess and other grub -- R&R -- Army vs. Navy vs. Marines vs. Air Force vs.-- -- Accidental insubordination and other miscellaneous occurrences in the line of duty -- We have met the enemy -- USO and military shows -- Celebrities at the front -- Looking ahead. |
| Summary |
Draws together humor from World War II, including humor pieces from "Stars and Stripes," classic lines from "Mister Roberts," excerpts from memoirs, essays, and classic graffiti. |
| Subject |
United States. Army -- Military life.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Humor caricatures, etc.
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American wit and humor.
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| Added Author |
Osgood, Charles.
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| ISBN |
0786866616 |
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