Brave men, gentle heroes: American fathers and sons in World War II and Vietnam
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New York : Morrow, [2003].
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Book
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First edition.
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552 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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East Hampton Adult Nonfiction
940.54 TAK
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Presents a journey through World War II and Vietnam narrated by fathers and sons who fought in very different battles, discusses the bond created between them, and examines how each war differed from generation to generation
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9780066210810, 006621081X
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Includes bibliographical references
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Presents a journey through World War II and Vietnam narrated by fathers and sons who fought in very different battles, discusses the bond created between them, and examines how each war differed from generation to generation
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APA Citation (style guide)
Takiff, M. (2003). Brave men, gentle heroes: American fathers and sons in World War II and Vietnam. First edition. Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Takiff, Michael, 1955-. 2003. Brave Men, Gentle Heroes: American Fathers and Sons in World War II and Vietnam. Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Takiff, Michael, 1955-, Brave Men, Gentle Heroes: American Fathers and Sons in World War II and Vietnam. Morrow, 2003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Takiff, Michael. Brave Men, Gentle Heroes: American Fathers and Sons in World War II and Vietnam. First edition. Morrow, 2003.
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