The Devil Dog Dictionary: An Unofficial Guide to Words and Expressions of the United States Marine Corps - Hardcover
The Devil Dog Dictionary: An Unofficial Guide to Words and Expressions of the United States Marine Corps - Hardcover
Description
by John Burke (Author)
Get inside the head of a United States Marine
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 sacred
- Historical notes and insider context that show how these words were forged
- A tribute to the unmatched esprit de corps of the United States Marine Corps
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