The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost
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Cathal J. Nolan., Cathal J. Nolan|AUTHOR., & Julian Elfer|READER. (2018). The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost . Tantor Media, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cathal J. Nolan, Cathal J. Nolan|AUTHOR and Julian Elfer|READER. 2018. The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost. Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cathal J. Nolan, Cathal J. Nolan|AUTHOR and Julian Elfer|READER. The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost Tantor Media, Inc, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cathal J. Nolan, Cathal J. Nolan|AUTHOR, and Julian Elfer|READER. The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost Tantor Media, Inc., 2018.
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Full title | allure of battle a history of how wars have been won and lost |
Author | nolan cathal j |
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