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Battle of the Ardennes

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008

Battle of the Ardennes see Battle of the Bulge .

Author not available, ARDENNES, BATTLE OF THE., The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008

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