Trench talk : words of the First World War
Doyle, Peter, 1960-2012
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This book looks at how the experience of the First World War changed the English language, adding words that were both in slang and standard military use, and modifying the usage and connotations of existing words and phrases
Main title:
Trench talk : words of the First World War / by Peter Doyle and Julian Walker
Imprint:
Stroud The History Press 2012
Collation:
256 pages illustrations
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
A War of Words -- Men in Khaki -- At Home -- In the Trenches -- A War of `Things' -- From `Stand To' to `Stand Down' -- `Whizz-bangs' and `Flaming Onions' -- Over the Top -- Behind the Lines -- Officialese -- Words at War.
ISBN:
9780752471549 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.4 TRE
Local class:
940.4
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3247
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair | Nonfiction | 940.4 TRE | Available |