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Mark W. Tonner
Softcover
24 pages
20+ illustrations
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The Churchill in Canadian Service
$9.95
The Churchill in Canadian Service uses photographs and illustrations to highlight the Churchill (A22) during its service with the Canadian Army Overseas from July 1941 to May 1943.
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| Weight | 0.1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 25.5 × 17.5 × 0.3 cm |
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