The Long Range Desert Group in the Aegean
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9781526777386
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Brendan O'Carroll., & Brendan O'Carroll|AUTHOR. (2020). The Long Range Desert Group in the Aegean . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brendan O'Carroll and Brendan O'Carroll|AUTHOR. 2020. The Long Range Desert Group in the Aegean. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brendan O'Carroll and Brendan O'Carroll|AUTHOR. The Long Range Desert Group in the Aegean Pen & Sword Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brendan O'Carroll, and Brendan O'Carroll|AUTHOR. The Long Range Desert Group in the Aegean Pen & Sword Books, 2020.
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Full title | long range desert group in the aegean |
Author | ocarroll brendan |
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