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Sticklers, Sideburns & Bikinis - The Military Origins of Everyday Words and Phrases

By: Osprey

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: General Military - Assorted

Last Stocked on 6/12/2020

Product Info

Title
Sticklers, Sideburns & Bikinis - The Military Origins of Everyday Words and Phrases
Publisher
Category
Author
Graeme Donald
Publish Year
2008
Pages
280
Dimensions
5x7.5x.9"
NKG Part #
2147399117
MFG. Part #
OSPGM045
Type
Hardcover

Description

Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War, that 'ghettos' originated in Venice or that 'deadline' has a very sinister origin? Jam-packed with many amazing facts, Fighting Talk is a fascinating trip through the words and phrases that came to us from the military but nowadays are used by soldier and civilian alike. The sources of many are surprising and their original use is often far removed from that of today. From 'duds' to 'freelancers' and 'morris dancing' to 'bikini' this enthralling book describes the military origins of words and phrases that we use on a daily basis.