Finding your father's war : a practical guide to researching and understanding service in the World War II U.S. Army
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396 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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In this fully revised edition of Finding your Father's War, Jonathan Gawne has written an easily accessible handbook for anyone seeking greater knowledge of their relative's experience during World War II.
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"The book gives an overview of the Army in World War II, from the basics up. Learn the difference between a corporal and a major, or a squad and a brigade. What can you tell from a serial number? What is the difference between the quartermaster corps and the transportation corps? What was the path most soldiers took from civilian life to trained soldier? What (and where) is the ETO, PTO and ATO? All the basic facts you need to understand Army service in WW2... " --,Amazon.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Gawne, J. (2020). Finding your father's war: a practical guide to researching and understanding service in the World War II U.S. Army (Revised, Third edition.). Casemate.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gawne, Jonathan. 2020. Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army. Casemate.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gawne, Jonathan. Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army Casemate, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Gawne, Jonathan. Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army Revised, Third edition., Casemate, 2020.

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