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Billy Yank: The Uniform of the Union Army, 1861-1865 (G.I. Series)
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In this catalog, Billy Yank: The Uniform of the Union Army, 1861-1865 (G.I. Series) by John P. Langellier ; Michael J. McAfee lands as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. The copy on file shows 2006 • Motorbooks Intl • 72 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2006 • Motorbooks Intl • 72 pages • ISBN 9781853672385.
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