ADKINS Paul

Codeword dictionary: a compilation of military and law enforcement codewords from 1904 to present - Osceola, Wis., USA: Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers, 1997 - 224p.

COVERAGE:A dictionary of code names of military, law enforcement, and espionage operations and plans. With a few exceptions, it excludes acronyms e.g. NATO, the names given to equipment, and geographic designations, such as Checkpoint Charlie.ARRANGEMENT:The entries are arranged alphabetically in their original language. The name itself is translated into English where required. The country or organization that developed the plan or operation is noted along with the year. The text of the entry explains the nature of the operation and links it to similar operations.

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CODE NAMES
DICTIONARIES
LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
MILITARY OPERATIONS
MILITARY TERMINOLOGY
SPECIAL OPERATIONS