Many phrases in common use today, like "as the crow flies" and "three sheets to the wind," originated from naval slang. The writers, musicians, filmmakers, and TV personalities who adopt these phrases increasingly expose the public to the sailor's language, yet few are aware of the original meanings[...]

* Presents superlative, specially commissioned kit and equipment photography from international museums and over a dozen private collections * Detailed narrative by leading historian, lecturer and D-Day battlefield guide for the UK Staff College In the 70th anniversary year of the D-Day landings, th[...]