Britain on the Brink: The Cold War's Most Dangerous Weekend, 27–28 October 1962
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Jim Wilson., & Jim Wilson|AUTHOR. (2012). Britain on the Brink: The Cold War's Most Dangerous Weekend, 27–28 October 1962 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jim Wilson and Jim Wilson|AUTHOR. 2012. Britain On the Brink: The Cold War's Most Dangerous Weekend, 27–28 October 1962. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jim Wilson and Jim Wilson|AUTHOR. Britain On the Brink: The Cold War's Most Dangerous Weekend, 27–28 October 1962 Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jim Wilson, and Jim Wilson|AUTHOR. Britain On the Brink: The Cold War's Most Dangerous Weekend, 27–28 October 1962 Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
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Full title | britain on the brink the cold wars most dangerous weekend 27 28 october 1962 |
Author | wilson jim |
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