By Trevor N. Dupuy, Curt Johnson, Grace P. Hayes, Priscilla S. Taylor, John M. Taylor

A comprehensive guide to the lexicon of warfare, the Dictionary of Military Terms provides concise definitions of more than 3,000 terms, covering the full spectrum of military and naval affairs from ancient times to the age of terrorism. Completely revised since its original publication in 1986—over 1,000 new terms have been added and existing definitions have been updated—the Second Edition offers in-depth guidance to the language of contemporary warfare and military institutions, from weapons systems, strategies, and tactics to ranks, decorations, and administration. 

Official designations, battlefield argot, foreign-language terms, acronyms, nicknames, and archaic terms are included. Common-language definitions and extensive cross-references make research fast and simple for all users. Select illustrations also accompany the text.

◘ 276 pp.
◘ Illustrated
◘ 2003
◘ ISBN 0-8242-1025-5
◘ $100
◘ $115 (outside U.S. and Canada)

Some of the new terms defined in this updated edition include:

• Asymmetric Warfare

• Battle Damage Assessment

• Concentration Camp

• "Daisy Cutter"

• Delivery Error

• June 2 Movement

• Narco-Terrorism

• Smart Bombs

• Friendly Fire

• Homeland Defense

Praise for the First Edition
One of the Outstanding Reference Books of 1986. —Library Journal

"Libraries with even the most basic collections of military history will want this….There is really nothing quite like it." —American Reference Books Annual

"Excellent source of information." —Library Journal
 

About the Authors
Priscilla S. Taylor is a professional editor, and her clients have included the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. She was an associate editor for The New York Public Library Guide to Style and Usage.

John M. Taylor is the author of eight books of history and biography; he is also a regular contributor to Military History Quarterly, The Washington Times, and other periodicals.