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"Up against the wall." Tommy's term for a man who is to be shot by a firing squad.
"Up the line." Term generally used in rest billets when Tommy talks about the fire trench or fighting line. When orders are issued to go "up the line" Tommy immediately goes "up in the air."
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V.C. Victoria Cross, or "Very careless" as Tommy calls it. It is a bronze medal won by Tommy for being very careless with his life.
Very-Lights. A star shell invented by Mr. Very. See Flare.
Vickers Gun. A machine gun improved on by a fellow named Vickers. His intentions were good but his improvements, according to Tommy, were "rotten."
Via Blanc. French white wine made from vinegar. They forgot the red ink.
Vin Rouge. French red wine made from vinegar and red ink. Tommy pays good money for it.
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