The Quiet Heroes: British Merchant Seamen at War, 1939–1945
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Bernard Edwards., & Bernard Edwards|AUTHOR. (2010). The Quiet Heroes: British Merchant Seamen at War, 1939–1945 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bernard Edwards and Bernard Edwards|AUTHOR. 2010. The Quiet Heroes: British Merchant Seamen At War, 1939–1945. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bernard Edwards and Bernard Edwards|AUTHOR. The Quiet Heroes: British Merchant Seamen At War, 1939–1945 Pen & Sword Books, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bernard Edwards, and Bernard Edwards|AUTHOR. The Quiet Heroes: British Merchant Seamen At War, 1939–1945 Pen & Sword Books, 2010.
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Full title | quiet heroes british merchant seamen at war 1939 1945 |
Author | edwards bernard |
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