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The U.S. Marines' daring 1942 invasion of Makin Atoll is chronicled in full detail, from the role played by the president's son to the capture of Japanese documents to the aftermath of the battle to the unforeseen repercussions of the raid. By the author of The Siege at Hue. Reprint.

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Shows how to file a 1990 federal tax return, explains how to minimize one's taxes, and offers suggestions on planning next year's finances

Shows how to file a 1989 federal tax return, explains how to minimize one's taxes, and offers suggestions on planning next year's finances

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