Draws together humor from World War II, including humor pieces from "Stars and Stripes," classic lines from "Mister Roberts," excerpts from memoirs, essays, and classic graffiti.
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Journalist Charles Osgood presents a collection of funny stories, jokes, and cartoons related to World War II. Individual chapters are devoted to such topics as military slang, boot camp, food, R&R, rivalries between the branches of the service, and celebrities. The origins of the "Kilroy" character also are explained. The volume does not include an index or bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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