WWII Glossaries
Research Branch Terminology
Specialized terms used by Army Research Branch in its planning, distribution, and analysis of troop surveys
Theaters, Camps, Bases & Fields
World War II military theaters of operations, camps, bases, air fields, posts, and other places
Ranks, Acronyms & Abbreviations
Ranks, acronyms, and abbreviations used in the military in World War II
Army Slang
Glossary of army slang used in World War II from a list published by the US Army in 1941
COVER IMAGE: “Pilots at Selfridge Field [MI] learn to carry out bombing missions as they would carry them out under actual combat conditions. These pilots are being briefed for a practice raid," c. 1943. News and Features Bureau, New York Office, Overseas Operations Branch, Office of War Information. Courtesy of NARA, 208-VM-1-5-68A, NAID 535963.