World War II in the Mediterranean, 1942-1945
โ Scribed by Carlo D'Este
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books
- Year
- 1990
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Recounts events in the Mediterranean during World War II, including how the inexperienced Americans gained combat experience and learned to work together with the British.
โฆ Subjects
History; Nonfiction; HIS000000
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