Book
Canadian forces : an historical salute to those on the front line / Art Montague.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781926916095 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Lunenburg, NS. : MacIntyre Purcell Pub., c2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Canada. Armed Forces > History. Canada. Canadian Armed Forces > History. Canada > History > Military. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 355.00971 Mon | 31681002720589 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Bookmasters
From soldiers on the ground, sailors on the seas, and fliers in the air, this is a history of those men and women our country has placed in harm's way.From Siberia to Somalia, the Yukon to Yugoslavia, Korea, the Congo, the Middle East, Cyprus, Iraq, and Afghanistan, the Canadian soldier has risked life and limb for reasons and causes that Canada and Canadians believe to be right.Canadian Armed Forces: A Salute spotlights some of our oft-forgotten history and individuals . . . the Canadian who won a Victoria Cross during the Charge of the Light Brigade, the Canadians who were involved in what was probably the last Cavalry charge, the Devil's Brigade that signaled the formation of the first Special Forces unit, and the D-Day Dodgers without whom D-Day in France may have been as much a fiasco as the Dieppe landings.This is a book that chronicles the humble heroism and often unacknowledged bravery that are a part of the Canadian soldier's story. The book captures the tragedy and the comedy that are part of daily life in the Canadian military. This is an unabashed salute. - Independent Publishing Group
An unabashed appreciation of Canada&;s military from early French Canada to current action in Afghanistan, this detailed history has a range that is unprecedented for a single volume. Canadian Forces: An Historical Salute to Those on the Front Line chronicles the humble heroism and often unacknowledged bravery that are part of every Canadian soldier&;s story, whether it be the Canadian who won a Victoria Cross during the Charge of the Light Brigade or the members of the Devil&;s Brigade&;the first Special Forces Unit that fought during World War II. Their military defeats and conquests are described not only through the actual events but also through the personalities, from the generals, admirals, and privates to the medical personnel and the much-loved military cooks. Both entertaining and educational, this book captures the tragedy and comedy that are part of daily life in the Canadian military and recounts the role of military forces in shaping Canada into a distinct, proud nation.
