The Berlin Raids: The Bomber Battle, Winter 1943–1944
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Martin Middlebrook., & Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. (2010). The Berlin Raids: The Bomber Battle, Winter 1943–1944 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin Middlebrook and Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. 2010. The Berlin Raids: The Bomber Battle, Winter 1943–1944. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin Middlebrook and Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. The Berlin Raids: The Bomber Battle, Winter 1943–1944 Pen & Sword Books, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Martin Middlebrook, and Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. The Berlin Raids: The Bomber Battle, Winter 1943–1944 Pen & Sword Books, 2010.
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Full title | berlin raids the bomber battle winter 1943 1944 |
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