WHY IS A COLONEL CALLED A KERNAL? The Origin of American Ranks and Insignia
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WHY IS A COLONEL CALLED A KERNAL? The Origin of American Ranks and Insignia by Raymond Oliver
Short. Quick. Entertaining. A marvelously fun read Raymond Oliver, then the Curator for the McClellan Aviation Museum (now the Aerospace Museum of California), was once asked by a colonel why her title was pronounced kernal and where her eagle insignia originated? That simple question began a quest to trace the development of various categories of rank. What began as a paper, however, soon developed into a booklet, which eventually wound up as this book. Have you ever asked yourself questions like: Why is Colonel pronounced kernal? Why does a Lieutenant General outrank a Major General? Why is Navy Captain a higher rank than Army-Air Force-Marine Captain? Why do Sergeants wear chevrons? If you are in the military, this book will give you a deeper appreciation for your rank and insignia-and you might find yourself wearing it with even more pride. If you have not been in the service, or are a family member of one who is, this book might help to put an historical perspective on the often confusing layers of rank. Either way: military, ex-military, soon-to-be military, friend or family. it's a delight| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781934757598 |
| ISBN 10 | 1934757594 |
| Title | WHY IS A COLONEL CALLED A KERNAL? The Origin of American Ranks and Insignia |
| Author | Raymond Oliver |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Fireship Press |
| Year published | 2008-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |