Eyes of the Night: Air Defence of North-western England, 1940–41
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9781783409334
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Joe Bamford., & Joe Bamford|AUTHOR. (2006). Eyes of the Night: Air Defence of North-western England, 1940–41 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joe Bamford and Joe Bamford|AUTHOR. 2006. Eyes of the Night: Air Defence of North-western England, 1940–41. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joe Bamford and Joe Bamford|AUTHOR. Eyes of the Night: Air Defence of North-western England, 1940–41 Pen & Sword Books, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Joe Bamford, and Joe Bamford|AUTHOR. Eyes of the Night: Air Defence of North-western England, 1940–41 Pen & Sword Books, 2006.
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Full title | eyes of the night air defence of north western england 1940 41 |
Author | bamford joe |
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Last Update | 2024-01-27 19:06:28PM |
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