Another look at the Army’s WWII slang used in Jeep Show
WWII veteran & historian Paul Fussell describes this commonly-used WWII slang expression as: Chickenshit refers to behavior that makes military life worse than it need be: petty harassment of the weak by the strong; open scrimmage for power and authority and prestige; sadism thinly disguised as necessary discipline; a constant ‘paying off of old scores’; and insistence on the letter rather than the spirit of ordinances.
How to use WWII slang in a sentence:
You think Private Mickey Rooney is gonna let his Morale Corps buddies get dumped on like that? See how they dodge chickenshit in the acclaimed new novel Jeep Show – A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge.
Critical Acclaim for Jeep Show
“A compelling glimpse into a little-known aspect of WWIl military service … His meticulous research shines through in historical details about Army life in WWII.” — Purple Heart Magazine
“Although a work of fiction, Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge brilliantly draws upon real people, places, and events drawn from the European theatre of World War II. A fun and fascinating read from start to finish, one that rises to an impressive level of literary excellence.” — Midwest Book Review
“This refreshing take on military fiction masterfully balances the gravity of war with unexpected moments of fun and camaraderie.” — BookLife Editor’s Pick
“I couldn’t put it down.” — Dale Throneberry, Veterans’ Radio Podcast
“A very entertaining read.” — Richard Killblane, U.S. Department of the Army Historian (Ret.)
“Carefully researched, punctuated by the cornball humor of the time Jeep Show puts the reader squarely in the action … It is an incredible story, well told, a must-read for historical fiction buffs.” — Will Sonnet, author, Duck Hunting in Quicksand