Salamanca Campaign 1812
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Tim Saunders., & Tim Saunders|AUTHOR. (2022). Salamanca Campaign 1812 . Pen and Sword.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tim Saunders and Tim Saunders|AUTHOR. 2022. Salamanca Campaign 1812. Pen and Sword.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tim Saunders and Tim Saunders|AUTHOR. Salamanca Campaign 1812 Pen and Sword, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tim Saunders, and Tim Saunders|AUTHOR. Salamanca Campaign 1812 Pen and Sword, 2022.
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Full title | salamanca campaign 1812 |
Author | saunders tim |
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