Middlesbrough at War 1939–45
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Craig Armstrong., & Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. (2022). Middlesbrough at War 1939–45 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Craig Armstrong and Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. 2022. Middlesbrough At War 1939–45. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Craig Armstrong and Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. Middlesbrough At War 1939–45 Pen & Sword Books, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Craig Armstrong, and Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. Middlesbrough At War 1939–45 Pen & Sword Books, 2022.
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Grouped Work ID | 5abefaae-a843-8f27-4184-f62e9b50023b-eng |
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Full title | middlesbrough at war 1939 45 |
Author | armstrong craig |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-01-17 17:22:49PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-05-04 03:27:51AM |
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First Loaded | Sep 30, 2022 |
Last Used | Sep 30, 2022 |
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