The Devil Dog Dictionary

An Unofficial Guide to Words and Expressions of the United States Marine Corps

von John Burke

118 Seiten, Hardcover

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Get inside the head of a United States MarineReviewed in the July 2026 issue of U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings and added to the Commandant's Library (Entry #1144), The Devil Dog Dictionary unlocks the colorful, raw and salty language of the Corps - from classic slang like "pogey bait" and "scuttlebutt" to combat-tested acronyms and phrases only a Marine could love (or survive).Whether you're a Devil Dog looking to relive your days in the fleet, a family member trying to decode Marine-speak or a history buff fascinated by military culture, this compact guide is your pass to the barracks, the field and beyond.Inside you'll find:Hundreds of authentic Marine Corps terms and expressions, from salty to sacredHistorical notes and insider context that show how these words were forgedA tribute to the unmatched esprit de corps of the United States Marine Corps

• Themen: Sprache und Sprachwissenschaft Sprache, allgemein und Nachschlagewerke Wörterbücher
• ISBN: 9798999813312
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.11.2025
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: John Burke