X.1: The Royal Navy's Mystery Submarine
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Roger Branfill-Cook., & Roger Branfill-Cook|AUTHOR. (2013). X.1: The Royal Navy's Mystery Submarine . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Roger Branfill-Cook and Roger Branfill-Cook|AUTHOR. 2013. X.1: The Royal Navy's Mystery Submarine. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Roger Branfill-Cook and Roger Branfill-Cook|AUTHOR. X.1: The Royal Navy's Mystery Submarine Pen & Sword Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Roger Branfill-Cook, and Roger Branfill-Cook|AUTHOR. X.1: The Royal Navy's Mystery Submarine Pen & Sword Books, 2013.
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Full title | x 1 the royal navys mystery submarine |
Author | branfill cook roger |
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Last Update | 2024-02-02 10:20:32AM |
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