Phrase " nap-of-the-earth" origins
Posted by Burt on January 26, 2003
Nap of the earth, as a military phrase
refers to low level contoured fight over the earth surface.
A friend contends
that the phrase is older than it usage in the Vietnam war era, usauly pretaining
to helicopter tactics.
Have been unable to find the origin of this phrase,
and would welcome any help. E-mails welcome.
- Phrase "
nap-of-the-earth" origins TheFallen 01/27/03
- Phrase " nap-of-the-earth" origins Barney 01/27/03