The Hindenburg Line
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Published
Pen & Sword Books, 1997.
Language
English
ISBN
9781473819399
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Peter Oldham., & Peter Oldham|AUTHOR. (1997). The Hindenburg Line . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Oldham and Peter Oldham|AUTHOR. 1997. The Hindenburg Line. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Peter Oldham and Peter Oldham|AUTHOR. The Hindenburg Line Pen & Sword Books, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Peter Oldham, and Peter Oldham|AUTHOR. The Hindenburg Line Pen & Sword Books, 1997.
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Full title | hindenburg line |
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