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- ↑ Charles, Ron (August 12, 2009). "Book Review: Ron Charles on 'An Expensive Education' by Nick McDonell". The Washington Post.
- ↑ McDonnell, Nick (2018). The Bodies in Person: An account of civilian casualties in American wars. Blue Rider Press. p. 304. ISBN 9780735211575.
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