Tynemouth and Wallsend at War, 1939–45
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English
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9781473867567
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Craig Armstrong., & Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. (2017). Tynemouth and Wallsend at War, 1939–45 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Craig Armstrong and Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. 2017. Tynemouth and Wallsend At War, 1939–45. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Craig Armstrong and Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. Tynemouth and Wallsend At War, 1939–45 Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Craig Armstrong, and Craig Armstrong|AUTHOR. Tynemouth and Wallsend At War, 1939–45 Pen & Sword Books, 2017.
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Full title | tynemouth and wallsend at war 1939 45 |
Author | armstrong craig |
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