2008 Woodie Awards
Colorful language no exception in WWII
Book Review
Timothy Baghurst
Issue date: 4/25/08 Section: Life & Style
Much of the language we use today can be attributed to the military. Perhaps the greatest contributions were made during World War II, and in?"FUBAR," author Gordon Rottman presents a comprehensive guide to the many slang words that originated from the military during this period of history.
The book is separated into three sections: the first is dedicated to U.S. slang, the second to British and Commonwealth slang and the final to German slang. The words and phrases are presented alphabetically, and readers might be surprised to find that many words used in today's modern language was developed during WWII.
This is a highly informative book packed with fascinating insights into the military language used in WWII, but also for those with an interest in the development of the English (and German) language.
The book is separated into three sections: the first is dedicated to U.S. slang, the second to British and Commonwealth slang and the final to German slang. The words and phrases are presented alphabetically, and readers might be surprised to find that many words used in today's modern language was developed during WWII.
This is a highly informative book packed with fascinating insights into the military language used in WWII, but also for those with an interest in the development of the English (and German) language.
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