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Osprey Publishing, 2014. 1st Edition. Softcover. Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Giuseppe Rava. Book Profusely illustrated in b/w and colour with photos, ills, charts and maps 1st Printing. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 96 pages. Item Type: Book. Clean and bright pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No inscriptions. Illustrator: Giuseppe Rava. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN/EAN: 9781782002680. Please contact H4o Books if you require images or further information. Inventory No: 031464. . 9781782002680
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Hong Kong 1941-45: First Strike in the Pacific War Paperback - 2014
by Benjamin Lai; Giuseppe Rava (Illustrator)
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- Title Hong Kong 1941-45: First Strike in the Pacific War
- Author Benjamin Lai; Giuseppe Rava (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 96
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Osprey Publishing (UK), U.S.A.
- Date 2014-06-17
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781782002680 / 1782002685
- Weight 0.67 lbs (0.30 kg)
- Dimensions 9.78 x 7.36 x 0.26 in (24.84 x 18.69 x 0.66 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Library of Congress subjects Military history, World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - China -
- Dewey Decimal Code 940.542
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