This book is dedicated to the naval weapons of WW 2. Read this book and you will form clear apprehension about various types of weapons which are belonged to the different countries - participants of WW 2. The list of countries includes:: Great...
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Автор: Джентри Курт , Пауэрс Фрэнсис Гэри
Серия: Aviation Classics
Язык: английский
Год: 2004
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