War Slang: American Fighting Words & Phrases Since the Civil War, Third Edition

From the homegrown &quot;boodle&quot; of the 19th century to current &quot;misunderstandistan&quot; in the Middle East, America's foremost expert on slang reveals military lingo at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Author Paul Dickson introduces some of the &quot;new words and phrases born of conflict, boredom, good humor, bad food, new technology, and the pure horror of war.&quot; This newly updated reference extends to the post-9/11 world and the American military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recommended by William Safire in his &quot;On Language&quot; column of <i>The New York Times</i>, it features dictionary-style entries, arranged chronologically by conflict, with helpful introductions to each section and an index for convenient reference. <br>&quot;Paul Dickson is a national treasure who deserves a wide audience,&quot; declared <i>Library Journal</i>. The author of more than 50 books, Dickson has written extensively on language. This expanded edition of <i>War Slang</i> features new material by journalist Ben Lando, Iraq Bureau Chief for <i>Iraq Oil Report</i> and a regular contributor to <i>The Wall Street Journal</i> and <i>Time.</i> It serves language lovers and military historians alike by adding an eloquent new dimension to our understanding of war.