educationMay 23, 202426:50pending

How a special dictionary kept soldiers connected during WWII, with Peter Sokolowski

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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988. Peter Sokolowski, an editor at Merriam-Webster, goes through the fascinating history of the Armed Services Editions, a series of books published during World War II for distribution among the troops. We look at the special problems of wartime publishing, the collaborative efforts among publishers, and the lasting influence of these books on the publishing landscape.

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