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Article: Osprey Publishing.(Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai)(American Coastal Defences 1885-1950)(Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces: Uniforms and Equipment 1937-45)(German Battlecruisers 1914-18)(The US Marine Corps in the Vietnam War: III Marine Amphibious Force 1965-75)(German Defences in Italy in World War II)(Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 BC-AD 1840)(Book review)
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- California Bookwatch
- Article date:
- July 1, 2006
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