Battle of Big Bethel: Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia
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J. Michael Cobb., J. Michael Cobb|AUTHOR., Edward B. Hicks|AUTHOR., & Wythe Holt|AUTHOR. (2013). Battle of Big Bethel: Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia . Savas Beatie.

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J. Michael Cobb et al.. 2013. Battle of Big Bethel: Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia. Savas Beatie.

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J. Michael Cobb, J. Michael Cobb|AUTHOR, Edward B. Hicks|AUTHOR, and Wythe Holt|AUTHOR. Battle of Big Bethel: Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia Savas Beatie, 2013.

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