In the Field: The Language of the Vietnam War
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (906 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816022143 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 268 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great Book Doctor Reinberg truly captured the language used by American's who fought in the Vietnam War. listed are all the area's, town's,province's and battles that took place in the country and black oups operations. Dr. Reinberg compiled all non- confidential information told to her from hundreds,if not thousands of men and women who were in the Vietnam War.. SOS DogLuver Snafu
Listed are important terms and phrases of the period: acronyms, nicknames, code names, place names, technical terms, and slang expressing what was happening at home. . This is ideal for those students interested in the effect of historical events on language. Vietnamese words picked up by American soldiers are also included. It should also develop an interest in new words that evolve from the war in the Persian Gulf.- Mike Printz, Topeka West High School, KSCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal YA-- As in other wars, a unique vocabulary developed during the Vietnam War, and these words and phrases form this dictionary of more than 5000 entries
This dictionary is a compilation of the acronyms, nicknames, brand names, technical terms and slang coined by the military during the Vietnam conflict, many of which have subsequently passed into everyday usage. The book contains nearly 5000 entries, covering commonly-used terms for weaponry; slang for fellow soldiers and the enemy; Vietnamese words picked up by the US troops; military terms, ranks and insignia; code names of major campaigns; a tap code used by American POWs; and the names of Vietnamese provinces, prison camps and supply routes.