Battle for the Escaut, 1940: The France and Flanders Campaign
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9781473852624
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Jerry Murland., & Jerry Murland|AUTHOR. (2016). Battle for the Escaut, 1940: The France and Flanders Campaign . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jerry Murland and Jerry Murland|AUTHOR. 2016. Battle for the Escaut, 1940: The France and Flanders Campaign. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jerry Murland and Jerry Murland|AUTHOR. Battle for the Escaut, 1940: The France and Flanders Campaign Pen & Sword Books, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jerry Murland, and Jerry Murland|AUTHOR. Battle for the Escaut, 1940: The France and Flanders Campaign Pen & Sword Books, 2016.
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Full title | battle for the escaut 1940 the france and flanders campaign |
Author | murland jerry |
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