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Michael R. McNorgan
Softcover
24 pages
20+ illustrations
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Great War Tanks in Canadian Service
$9.95
A concise illustrated history of early tanks in Canadian service during World War I. Text and photos give us a good account of the first Canadian tank units and life in tanks during the Great War. A useful addition to this series and coverage of Great War armour.
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