Kilroy Was Here: The Best American Humor from World War II
by By Osgood, Charles (EDT)
Category: Humor , Form , Essays

Journalist Charles Osgood presents a collection of funny stories, jokes, and cartoons related to World War II. Individual chapters are devoted to such topics as military slang, boot camp, food, R&R, rivalries between the branches of the service, and celebrities. The origins of the "Kilroy" character also are explained. The volume does not include an index or bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)