"Words and the First World War: Language, Memory, Vocabulary" by Julian Walker, a leading expert on the First World War, delves into the profound impact of the conflict on the English language and its relationship with other languages. The book explores how the war shaped language, examining how it was used in communication, both on the front lines and on the home front. Walker analyzes the evolution of language during the war, considering why new forms of communication emerged and how they were employed. He dissects the unique language of the war, highlighting how it was commercially exploited during the conflict. The book also examines the connection between language, soldiers, and social class, revealing how language reflected and reinforced social hierarchies. Walker explores the concept of the "indescribability" of the war, examining the linguistic codes used to convey the overwhelming experience of combat. He reveals how the "languages of the front" became linguistic souvenirs, abandoned by soldiers but embraced by academics, memoir writers, and commentators, leaving an enduring legacy on the words we use today.