spit-and-polish

The mere appearance of these spit-and-polish redcoats raised the question of relative rank that annoyed Washington and his officers.

George Washington’s First War

He needed a radically new kind of army if he was to defeat hordes of screaming Illyrians or the spit-and-polish professionals of the Sacred Band.

Alexander the Great

The mere appearance of these spit-and-polish redcoats raised the question of relative rank that annoyed Washington and his officers.

George Washington’s First War

The mere appearance of these spit-and-polish redcoats raised the question of relative rank that annoyed Washington and his officers.

George Washington’s First War

He needed a radically new kind of army if he was to defeat hordes of screaming Illyrians or the spit-and-polish professionals of the Sacred Band.

Alexander the Great

The mere appearance of these spit-and-polish redcoats raised the question of relative rank that annoyed Washington and his officers.

George Washington’s First War

Instead, I look at my story and ask myself if that little piece I think could use a bit more spit-and-polish is really necessary.

Writing Like Crazy: Revisionist History

Although Russian armed forces suffered from severe funding shortages and morale problems in the early years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the parade put forth the image of a spit-and-polish and vigorous military, with an emphasis on discipline and precision.

Russia Celebrates Victory Day

Instead, I look at my story and ask myself if that little piece I think could use a bit more spit-and-polish is really necessary.

Archive 2010-03-01

On the first day the spit-and-polish Army of the Potomac paraded to cheering crowds.

Between War and Peace