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All the admirals here depicted-six British, two French and two American-were men extraordinarily able to deal successfully with problems and decisions outside the range of their predecessors.
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All the admirals here depicted-six British, two French and two American-were men extraordinarily able to deal successfully with problems and decisions outside the range of their predecessors.
author=Olver Warner
pages=196
Published=1976
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 530 g |
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