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"Poems and stories; official accounts. Which of these give a more accurate picture of soldiers' experiences on the Western Front?"
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I need to produce a marketing strategy for a new or existing product. I have chosen Centrica/British Gas PLC and I will produce a marketing strategy for its main products: gas and electricity.
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