The Fall of Crete 1941: Was Freyberg Culpable?
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Major James Bliss., & Major James Bliss|AUTHOR. (2015). The Fall of Crete 1941: Was Freyberg Culpable? . Lucknow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Major James Bliss and Major James Bliss|AUTHOR. 2015. The Fall of Crete 1941: Was Freyberg Culpable?. Lucknow Books.
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