Omaha Beachhead: 6 June-13 June 1944
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Lucknow Books, 2014.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781782892632
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Various Artists., & Various Artists|AUTHOR. (2014). Omaha Beachhead: 6 June-13 June 1944 . Lucknow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Artists and Various Artists|AUTHOR. 2014. Omaha Beachhead: 6 June-13 June 1944. Lucknow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Artists and Various Artists|AUTHOR. Omaha Beachhead: 6 June-13 June 1944 Lucknow Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Various Artists, and Various Artists|AUTHOR. Omaha Beachhead: 6 June-13 June 1944 Lucknow Books, 2014.
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Full title | omaha beachhead 6 june 13 june 1944 |
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