The Devil Dog Dictionary

Name: The Devil Dog Dictionary
Brand: John Burke
Price: 42.75 AUD

An Unofficial Guide to Words and Expressions of the United States Marine Corps

By: John Burke

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Hardcover | 10 November 2025

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Hardcover
118 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 0.79

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Get inside the head of a United States Marine

The Devil Dog Dictionary unlocks the colorful, raw and salty language of the Corps - from classic slang like "pogey bait" and "scuttlebutt" to combat-tested acronyms and phrases only a Marine could love (or survive).

Whether you're a Devil Dog looking to relive your days in the fleet, a family member trying to decode Marine-speak or a history buff fascinated by military culture, this compact guide is your pass to the barracks, the field and beyond.

Inside you'll find:

Hundreds of authentic Marine Corps terms and expressions, from salty to sacred
Historical notes and insider context that show how these words were forged
A tribute to the unmatched esprit de corps of the United States Marine Corps

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