The Fatal Fortress: The Guns and Fortifications of Singapore 1819–1953
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Pen & Sword Books, 2016.
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9781473829589
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Bill Clements., & Bill Clements|AUTHOR. (2016). The Fatal Fortress: The Guns and Fortifications of Singapore 1819–1953 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill Clements and Bill Clements|AUTHOR. 2016. The Fatal Fortress: The Guns and Fortifications of Singapore 1819–1953. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bill Clements and Bill Clements|AUTHOR. The Fatal Fortress: The Guns and Fortifications of Singapore 1819–1953 Pen & Sword Books, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bill Clements, and Bill Clements|AUTHOR. The Fatal Fortress: The Guns and Fortifications of Singapore 1819–1953 Pen & Sword Books, 2016.
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Full title | fatal fortress the guns and fortifications of singapore 1819 1953 |
Author | clements bill |
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