Future wars ... and other punchlines /

"Trade paperback humorous military science fiction anthology. Featuring a mix of classic science fiction reprints and original stories by Baen regulars. Includes stories by David Drake, Frederik Pohl, Howard F. Waldrop, Christopher Anvil and more. CATCH-22 IN OUTER SPACE? War, as the general sa...

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Other Authors: Davis, Hank, 1944- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Riverdale, NY : Baen Publishing Enterprises, [2015]
Series:Baen ; 1
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