Thomas M. Leonard - Latin America During World War II

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Latin America during World War II / edited by Thomas M. Leonard and John F. Bratzel.

p. cm.(Jaguar books on Latin America series)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781461638629

1. World War, 1939-1945Latin America. 2. Latin AmericaHistory1898-1948. I. Leonard, Thomas M., 1937II. Bratzel, John F. III. Series: Jaguar books on Latin America.

D768.18.L38 2007

940.538dc22

2006010909

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