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- War at sea : Canada and The Battle of the Atlantic / by Smith, Ken,1949 September 16-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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- The unexpected war : Canada in Kandahar / by Stein, Janice Gross.; Lang, Eugene.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Afghan War, 2001-;
- © c2007., Viking Canada,
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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;
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- A line in the sand : Canadians at war in Kandahar / by Wiss, Ray,1959-;
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- Subjects: Wiss, Ray, 1959-; Canada. Canadian Armed Forces.; Afghan War, 2001-; Afghan War, 2001-; Physicians; Physicians; Soldiers; Soldiers;
- © 2010., Douglas & McIntyre,
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- Friendly fire : the untold story of the U.S. bombing that killed four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan / by Friscolanti, Michael,1976-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Canada. Canadian Armed Forces. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.; Afghan War, 2001-; Friendly fire (Military science);
- © 2005., J. Wiley & Sons Canada,
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- The ghosts of Medak Pocket : the story of Canada's secret war / by Off, Carol.;
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- Subjects: United Nations; Canada. Canadian Armed Forces. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry; Medak Pocket Operation; Genocide; Yugoslav War, 1991-1995;
- © c2004., Random House Canada,
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- Unflinching : the making of a Canadian sniper / by Mitic, Jody,author.; Lefko, Perry.;
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- Subjects: Mitic, Jody.; Canada. Canadian Armed Forces; Afghan War, 2001-; City council members; Disabled veterans; Snipers;
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Review the CFAT! : complete Canadian Forces Aptitude Test study guide and practice test questions.
"Over 250 practice questions to help you pass the CFAT. This study guide will help you: Learn faster. Practice with 2 complete practice question sets (over 250 questions). Identify your strengths and weaknesses quickly. Concentrate your study time. Increase your score with multiple choice strategies from exam experts."- Subjects: Canada. Canadian Armed Forces; Soldiers; Soldiers; Soldiers; Occupational aptitude tests;
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- Indigenous peoples in the world wars / by Rose, Simon,1961-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Examines the role of Canada's Indigenous soldiers during World War I and World War II.LSC- Subjects: World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1939-1945; Native peoples; World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1939-1945; Indian veterans; Native peoples;
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- Storming Juno [videorecording] / by Adair, Alden.; Cyr, Craig.; Dafoe, Drew.; Gagosz, Christopher.; Muir, Benjamin.; Pettitt, James.; Rella, Anthony.; Ritchie, Joshua.; Wolochatiuk, Tim.; Entertainment One (Firm);
Director of photography, Marcus Elliot ; composer, James Mark Stewart ; edited by John Whitcher.Benjamin Muir, Alden Adair, Craig Cyr, Drew Dafoe, James Pettitt, Anthony Rella, Joshua Ritchie.Discover the crucial role the Canadian military played in one of the most decisive battles of World War II as director Tim Wolochatiuk details the battle at Juno beach during the Allied invasion of Normandy. The date: June, 6th, 1944. The mission: Operation Overlord. Never before in history had a seaborne invasion of this magnitude been attempted. As 160,000 Allied soldiers made their way across the English Channel on a mission to penetrate "Fortress Europe," Canadian forces targeted Juno Beach. Incredibly, they would push deeper into France than any other Allied force. Though victory came at a high price, the sacrifices made by those brave Canadian soldiers during that fateful mission played a crucial role in shifting the tide in favor of the Allies, and heralding the downfall of a ruthless tyrant.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.- Subjects: Canada. Canadian Army; Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Division, 3rd; Great Britain. Army. Armoured Division, 79th; Battlefields; Documentary films.; Historical films.; Operation Overlord.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
- © c2011., Entertainment One,
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