Abbreviations, Acronyms, Codewords, Terms
Appearing in WW II Histories and Documents

• Code words are shown in SMALL CAPITALS
• Axis (German, Italian, Japanese) words are shown in Italics

For efficiency in downloading, the text has been broken up alphabetically. To find a term click on the first letter of the abbreviation (eg: for "8XYZ", click on "X"):

• Glossary of U.S. Naval Code Words (NAVEXOS P-474)
• Glossary of U.S. Naval Abbreviations (OPNAV 29-P1000)
• The appendices of
  • U.S. ARMY IN WORLD WAR II Series
  • HISTORY OF U.S. MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR II
• and contributions from readers and miscellaneous reading/research.

For additional military terms, see:

• DOD Dictionary of Military Terms

For a more complete listing of German military terms, see:

• Feldgrau: Glossary of German Military Terms

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