America's Army and the Language of Grunts: Understanding the Army Lingo Legacy

Taylor, E Kelly

ISBN 10: 1438962509 / ISBN 13: 9781438962504

Published by Authorhouse, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: America's Army and the Language of Grunts: Understanding the Army Lingo Legacy
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1438962509
• ISBN 13: 9781438962504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

«a powerful sketch of America's Soldiers depicted in their unique lingo legacy ... «a fascinating array of cultural jargon based on a proud history and known as the language of Grunts ... «compelling leadership lessons built on a legacy fashioned by Warriors, celebrated by Veterans, shared with families, and intriguing to citizens ... «Americans share the pride of ownership -all contributing to the rich cultural lingo of our Nation's Army ... «a timely insight into America's Army and her Citizen Soldiers, viewed through a proud legacy of lingo steeped in tradition and filled with contemporary influences ... the old, and the new ...

About the Author

E. Kelly Taylor is a former paratrooper and jumpmaster with twenty-two years active service and another twenty years as a Department of the Army Civilian. Taylor served in combat and combat support outfits in the US, and logged seventeen years overseas in forward deployed units in Germany, Vietnam, Panama, Korea, Okinawa, Japan, and Turkey. A combat Veteran, Taylor wears the Bronze Star for Valor and the Combat Infantryman Badge.