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OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War #568484 03/29/20 07:41 PM
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia Argo44 OP Sidelock
OP Argo44 Sidelock Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia	A few years ago, horrified by the ignorance of the Milleneals and Gen Y'ers at work, I gradually compiled a dictionary of the Cold War. Given we're sitting at home, and knowing the experience of these contributors, most of whom lived through this era, perhaps you all might like to give it a look. History is language. Welcome suggestions for additions: Last edited by Argo44; 03/29/20 11:13 PM. Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568485 03/29/20 08:05 PM
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OP Argo44 Sidelock Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia	Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568486 03/29/20 08:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 87 midwest MikeV Sidelock
MikeV Sidelock Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 87 midwest	I for one appreciate your efforts! Good refresher for those of us who lived it. Hopefully a good reference for those of other generations. My best, Mike

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War MikeV #568489 03/29/20 08:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 671 Likes: 57 Hal Sidelock
Hal Sidelock Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 671 Likes: 57	Great idea Mike! Do you mean A and B cover A to D? Was trying to scroll down to Lebanon Invasion of 1958.

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568491 03/29/20 08:41 PM
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OP Argo44 Sidelock Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia	Last edited by Argo44; 03/30/20 06:40 PM. Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568496 03/29/20 08:58 PM
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OP Argo44 Sidelock Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia	Last edited by Argo44; 03/30/20 06:42 PM. Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568501 03/29/20 09:23 PM
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OP Argo44 Sidelock Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia	Last edited by Argo44; 03/30/20 07:36 PM. Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568504 03/29/20 09:57 PM
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OP Argo44 Sidelock Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia	Last edited by Argo44; 03/30/20 07:40 PM. Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568509 03/29/20 10:26 PM
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OP Argo44 Sidelock Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 3,707 Likes: 558 McLean, Virginia	Last edited by Argo44; 03/30/20 07:40 PM. Baluch are not Brahui, Brahui are Baluch

Re: OT: An informal Dictionary of the Cold War Argo44 #568512 03/29/20 10:48 PM
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