Published 1961
by Macmillan in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Bibliographical note: p. 190-192.
| Series | [British battles series] |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DA415 .W6 1961 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 200 p. |
| Number of Pages | 200 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5843191M |
| LC Control Number | 61066317 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 288114 |
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