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THE FIGHTING FIFTH

THE FIGHTING FIFTH

Divisional History

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Editorial:
Naval & Military Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Segunda Guerra Mundial
ISBN:
9781474537513
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As described in much greater detail in Anthony Brett James’s book ’The Ball of Fire’, the division saw active service in East Africa, North Africa and Burma. 

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