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It is a myth that Canadians are an unmilitary people. Canada was created through armed conflict, or the threat of conflict, and over the years Canadians have proved more warlike than some would like to believe. The work of six military historians, this book emphasizes the sharp end, where leadership, training and experience are paramount. In scale the actions vary widely and include:. Ticonderoga, 1758. The French defeat the English (by Ian M. McCulloch). Queenston Heights, 1812. British regulars and Canadian militia defeat an American invasion (by Robert Malcomson). Ridgeway, 1866. Fenians invade the Niagara Peninsula (by Brian A. Reid). Leliefontein, 1900. A gallant rearguard action in the Boer War (by Brian A. Reid. Moreuil Wood, 1918. Rare and disastrous cavalry action in World War I (by John R. Grodzinski and Michael R. McNorgan). Le Mesnil-Patry, 1944. Enthusiasm and courage are unavailing in the face of the Waffen SS (by Michael R. McNorgan). Kapelsche Veer, 1945. Unnecessary and costly fight for a boggy Dutch island (by Donald E. Graves)
Donald E. Graves, one of Canada's best known military historians, is the -author or editor of 20 books primarily on the War of 1812 and the Second World War. His studies on the battles of Lundy's Lane (Where Right and Glory Lead!) and Crysler's Farm (Field of Glory) are established classics of musket-period warfare.
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Librería: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Minor shelf wear to binding. Light wear on edges of text block. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHAPgraFIG
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Librería: Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller, Wallingford, CT, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 2005 reprint (with minor corrections) of 2000 original. A VERY GOOD, bright, clean, tight copy. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in black-and-white drawings, photographs, and maps with accompanying descriptive captions/passages. Fighting for Canada" is a study of seven battles fought either to defend Canada or by Canadian soldiers overseas on behalf of their nation. The work of six professional military historians (four of them combat arms officers), "Fighting for Canada" emphasizes the tactical level of war-the sharp end of the business where soldiers kill and are killed, and where personal leadership, training and experience are of paramount importance." 448 pages. "Through these fascinating, detailed studies, the reader sees the development of warfare from the musket period to the grim horrors of the two world wars. Edited and wtih introduction and linking passages by popular military historian Donald E. Graves, "Fighting for Canada" will appeal to any reader interested in military history, the nature of combat and the meaning of courage." NOTE: Due to size/weight of book, additional shipping cost may be requested/required for EXPEDITED and OUT-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with destination. GG12. Nº de ref. del artículo: 010449
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Librería: Mossback Books, Hartland, MI, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: USED_NEARFINE. First Edition :. Royal octovo in wraps, tight binding, square spine, clean pages, covers have very faint wear, else NFINE. Solid and handsome large copy. "It is a popular but untrue mylth that Canada is a peaceable kingdom & Canadians are unmilitary people. Canada was created through armed conflict, or the threat of such conflict, & throughout their history Canadilans have proved themselves to be a more warlike people that some would like to believe." -cover; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Nº de ref. del artículo: 27859
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Librería: Ken Jackson, Calgary, AB, Canada
Trade Paperback. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition trade paperback. 446 pp. Maps, illustrations, notes, reading list, index. Fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 257461
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Librería: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Condición: Very Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: FORT746058
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Librería: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
Soft Cover. Condición: VG. 446pp. with b/w illustrations. Previous owner's name just inside the front cover, small curl/creasing at corners and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have light edge/rub wear and light creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 17.2 x 24.8 x 2.8cm, wt1KG Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Nº de ref. del artículo: 020064
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Librería: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
Softcover. Condición: USED_FINE. Stiff crisp unmarked book, about new. ; 6.5 X 1 X 10 inches; 448 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 63651
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Librería: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Condición: very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: no dustjacket. Larger 8vo pp.446. book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 312590
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Librería: Winghale Books, South Kelsey, LINCS, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Good. 446 pages. Light wear to clean paperback. (Fighting for Canada: Seven Battles, 1758-1945). Nº de ref. del artículo: 083748
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Librería: CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB, London -- Birr, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condición: Fine. Softcover. Very neat -- very nearly as new. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 59671w5
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