Fighter Operations in Europe and North Africa, 1939–1945
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David Wragg., & David Wragg|AUTHOR. (2012). Fighter Operations in Europe and North Africa, 1939–1945 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Wragg and David Wragg|AUTHOR. 2012. Fighter Operations in Europe and North Africa, 1939–1945. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Wragg and David Wragg|AUTHOR. Fighter Operations in Europe and North Africa, 1939–1945 Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)David Wragg, and David Wragg|AUTHOR. Fighter Operations in Europe and North Africa, 1939–1945 Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
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Full title | fighter operations in europe and north africa 1939 1945 |
Author | wragg david |
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Last Update | 2024-05-15 02:01:03AM |
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