
The Immortals: The World War II Story of Five Fearless Heroes, the Sinking of the Dorchester, and an Awe-Inspiring Rescue
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ISBN-13: | 9781629728483 |
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Publisher: | Shadow Mountain Publishing |
Publication date: | 05/11/2021 |
Pages: | 288 |
Sales rank: | 186,721 |
Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d) |
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