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The U.S. military : a basic introduction /

This book provides a basic guide to the US military and will raise questions for further discussion by students and other curious readers. The US Military provides an accessible starting-point for those with a limited knowledge of this institution. Covering a wide range of subject matter, and ending...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Stiehm, Judith Hicks, 1935- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : New York : Routledge ; Taylor & Francis, 2012.
Colección:Cass military studies.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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