Arrogant Armies: Great Military Disasters and the Generals Behind Them
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James M. Perry., & James M. Perry|AUTHOR. (2008). Arrogant Armies: Great Military Disasters and the Generals Behind Them . Turner Publishing Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James M. Perry and James M. Perry|AUTHOR. 2008. Arrogant Armies: Great Military Disasters and the Generals Behind Them. Turner Publishing Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James M. Perry and James M. Perry|AUTHOR. Arrogant Armies: Great Military Disasters and the Generals Behind Them Turner Publishing Company, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)James M. Perry, and James M. Perry|AUTHOR. Arrogant Armies: Great Military Disasters and the Generals Behind Them Turner Publishing Company, 2008.
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