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Slaughter in the mud : the Canadians at Passchendaele, 1917 / by Christie, N. M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 36)
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; Ypres, 3rd Battle of, Ieper, Belgium, 1917;
© 1998., CEF Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Operation Husky : the Canadian invasion of Sicily, July 10-August 7, 1943 / by Zuehlke, Mark.;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Infantry Division, 1st; Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Tank Brigade, 1st; Operation Husky, 1943.; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2008., Douglas & McIntyre,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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My father's son : memories of war and peace / by Mowat, Farley,1921-; Mowat, Helen Anne.; Mowat, Angus McGill1892-1977.;
Subjects: Mowat, Farley, 1921- ; Canada. Army; World War, 1939-1945; Soldiers; Ortona (Italy), Battle of, 1943.;
© c1992., Key Porter Books,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The secret history of soldiers : how Canadians survived the Great War / by Cook, Tim,1971-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Tim Cook, Canada's foremost military historian, offers a surprising portrayal of how soldiers found solace, distraction and entertainment to escape the horrors of the trenches during the Great War. There have been thousands of books on the Great War, and hundreds on Canada's part in the conflict, but most of these have focused on commanders, battles, strategy, and tactics. Less attention has been paid to the daily lives of the combatants, how they coped with and endured the unimaginable conditions of what was then modern industrial warfare: the rain of shells, bullets, and chemical agents. The Secret History of Soldiers examines how those who managed to survive the horrific conditions of trench warfare on the Western Front found solace, relief, distraction, and even entertainment. Over the years, both writers and historians have overlooked this aspect of soldiers' lives, as there are no official histories or records. These tales come from the soldiers themselves, captured in letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral accounts. The recollections and artifacts of more than five hundred soldiers form the basis of this book; they include such rare resources as trench art, postcards, and even songsheets. Each piece of history is a reminder that these battles were fought by living, breathing human beings who, when they weren't engaged in battle, needed escapist activities to counter the daily horrors of trench life. It is those eyewitnesses to the bloodshed and carnage who act as guides to the Great War. The world they introduce readers to isn't limited to the harrowing struggle to another day. Cook catalogues the violence of war, but also the gallows humour the soldiers employed to get through it. The Great War was a devastating event, but another layer of life that included songs, skits, art, and even newspapers existed on and behind the battle lines. With his trademark narrative abilities, Cook has created another landmark history of Canadian military life."--
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; World War, 1914-1918; Military morale; World War, 1914-1918;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Canadians at Amiens, August 8th to 16th, 1918 : a social history and battlefield tour / by Christie, N. M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 90)
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; Amiens, Battle of, 1918; World War, 1914-1918;
© 1999., CEF Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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D-Day! : the Canadians and the Normandy landings, June 1944 / by Roy, Reginald H.,1922-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 42).
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; World War, 1939-1945;
© 2001., CEF Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Seven days in hell : Canada's battle for Normandy and the rise of the Black Watch snipers / by O'Keefe, David R.,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Centred around one of Canadas most storied regiments, 'Seven Days in Hell' tells the epic story of the men from the Black Watch during the bloody battle for Verrieres Ridge, a dramatic saga that unfolded just weeks after one of Canadas greatest military triumphs of World War II. David O'Keefe lives in Rigaud, QC.
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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They fought in colour : a new look at Canada's First World War effort / by Gross, Paul,1959-writer of foreword.; Mansbridge, Peter,writer of afterword.; Vimy Foundation,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references."Picture the First World War as if you were there: in living colour and immersive detail. Even for such a richly documented time, the era is usually obscured behind grainy black-and-white photography. They Fought in Colour is a photographic exploration of Canada's First World War experience, presented for the first time in full, vibrant colour, with essays by some of our country's leading public figures. Explore life on the front lines, the huge support network needed to maintain the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and events on the home front in Canada, during the war that shaped the events of the twentieth century and continues to be present in our lives today."--
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Expeditionary Force; World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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D-Day, Juno Beach : Canada's 24 hours of destiny / by Goddard, Lance.; Rohmer, Richard,1924-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-248).
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2004., The Dundurn Group,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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One day in August : the untold story behind Canada's tragedy at Dieppe / by O'Keefe, David R.,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; Dieppe Raid, 1942.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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