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Kilroy was here : the best American humor from World War II  Cover Image Book Book

Kilroy was here : the best American humor from World War II / edited and with an introduction by Charles Osgood.

Osgood, Charles. (Added Author).

Summary:

A collection of an assortment of classic stories and comic tales from World War II that buoyed the spirits of Americans who served on land, at sea, and in the air.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0786866616
  • Physical Description: xviii, 188 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Hyperion, [2001]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
A dictionary of American military slang, 1941-44 -- Boot camp -- Shipping out: ready or not -- In the field, seas, and skies -- Mess and other grub -- R&R -- Army vs. Navy vs. Marines vs. Air Force vs.... -- Accidental insubordination and other miscellaneous occurrences in the line of duty -- Enemies and friends -- Celebrities -- Looking ahead.
Subject: World War, 1939-1945 > Humor.
American wit and humor.
United States. Army > Military life.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Baker Richland Branch 940.53 .K48 (Text) 37814002707843 NON-FICTION Available -
Umatilla Public Library 940.53 Osg (Text) 37882000075612 Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Weston Public Library 940.53 Os1 (Text) 37886000044692 Adult Non-Fiction Available -


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