1111th Engineer Group In The Bulge: The Role Of Engineers As Infantry In Airland Battle
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Major Francis M. Cain III., & Major Francis M. Cain III|AUTHOR. (2014). 1111th Engineer Group In The Bulge: The Role Of Engineers As Infantry In Airland Battle . Lucknow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Major Francis M. Cain III and Major Francis M. Cain III|AUTHOR. 2014. 1111th Engineer Group In The Bulge: The Role Of Engineers As Infantry In Airland Battle. Lucknow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Major Francis M. Cain III and Major Francis M. Cain III|AUTHOR. 1111th Engineer Group In The Bulge: The Role Of Engineers As Infantry In Airland Battle Lucknow Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Major Francis M. Cain III, and Major Francis M. Cain III|AUTHOR. 1111th Engineer Group In The Bulge: The Role Of Engineers As Infantry In Airland Battle Lucknow Books, 2014.
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Full title | 1111th engineer group in the bulge the role of engineers as infantry in airland battle |
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