The First Day on the Somme
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Martin Middlebrook., & Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. (2006). The First Day on the Somme . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin Middlebrook and Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. 2006. The First Day On the Somme. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Martin Middlebrook and Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. The First Day On the Somme Pen & Sword Books, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Martin Middlebrook, and Martin Middlebrook|AUTHOR. The First Day On the Somme Pen & Sword Books, 2006.
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Full title | first day on the somme |
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