Dictionary of Military and Technological Abbreviations and Acronyms

This book, first published in 1983, is a compilation of some 50,000 acronyms and abbreviations used by the British, American, German and Soviet military. It enables the researcher to understand the language of the Armed Forces, their armaments and the related technology, and to reach a greater understanding of the capabilities and duties of the Armed Forces at the end of the Cold War. The Dictionary covers all the services and their technology, and is an indispensable reference work.

List of contents

1. A - Z entries 2. Bibliography

About the author

Bernhard Pretz

Summary

This book, first published in 1983, is a compilation of some 50,000 acronyms and abbreviations used by the British, American, German and Soviet military. It enables the researcher to reach a greater understanding of the capabilities and duties of the Armed Forces at the end of the Cold War.

Product details

• Authors: Bernhard Pretz, Pretz Bernhard
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2022
• EAN: 9780367713232
• ISBN: 978-0-367-71323-2
• No. of pages: 502
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: International Security Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), HISTORY / Military / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Peace, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, ARCHITECTURE / History / Contemporary (1945-), Warfare & defence, Reference works, Warfare and defence