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Author | : Cynthia J. Faryon |
Publisher | : James Lorimer & Company |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2017-09-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1459504895 |
This book offers a fresh, close-up look at the First World War as it was experienced by ordinary Canadian soldiers. This is the war as it was experienced by the tens of thousands of young Canadians. Reading their accounts offers a no-holds-barred picture of fighting, life in the trenches, the human cost in lives lost, and the physical and emotional aftermath for survivors.
Author | : James Hayward |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 391 |
Release | : 2009-09-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0752495534 |
The Second World War gave rise to a rich crop of legends, many of which persist in the public consciousness today. Some are well known, such as the escape of an undead Hitler to South America, Allied aircraft buzzed by 'Foo Fighters' and UFOs, German parachutists dressed as nuns, and a failed German invasion of Suffolk in 1940. Others are more subtle, such as the vaunted Dunkirk spirit, which portrayed the disaster of 1940 as a victory, and the conspiracy theories surrounding Rudolf Hess. Did he fly to Scotland to negotiate a peace treaty with members of the Royal Family? Was the aged prisoner who died in Spandau Prison a double? From tales of betrayal at Dieppe and Arnhem to Hitler's obsession with the occult and Nazi U-boat bases in Ireland, James Hayward offers a refreshing and intriguing perspective on the myths, legends and folk memories of the Second World War.
Author | : Cynthia Faryon |
Publisher | : Amazing Stories |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2009-12-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781552774311 |
This book offers a fresh, close-up look at the First World War as it was experienced by ordinary Canadian soldiers. This is the war as it was experienced by the tens of thousands of young Canadians. Reading their accounts offers a no-holds-barred picture of fighting, life in the trenches, the human cost in lives lost, and the physical and emotional aftermath for survivors.
Author | : Jacqueline Larson Carmichael |
Publisher | : Heritage House Publishing Co |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2020-11-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1772033383 |
"Carmichael captures the anguish and the wonder of war in flashes of colour, humour, and gems of human detail mined from letters, diaries, interviews, [and] her own family history." —Halifax Chronicle Herald A rich and varied tapestry of the First World War, highlighting the personal stories of over 150 men and women from across North America who served overseas. After receiving a bundle of worn letters written by her late grandfather George “Black Jack” Vowel during the First World War, journalist Jacqueline Carmichael became fascinated with the daily realities and personal stories of those who had lived through that pivotal and harrowing period in history. Reaching beyond the battlefield descriptions found in most history books, Carmichael presents unforgettable accounts filled with drama, hope, and heartbreak culled from journals and letters of Allied soldiers and nurses. From tales of men “shot at dawn” under charges of desertion or cowardice, to women cross-dressing to get into battle, to a Canadian Member of Parliament whose PTSD-induced death was barely acknowledged by Ottawa for nearly a century, Heard Amid the Guns reflects the human face of war. Featuring profiles of people from every Canadian province and many American states, including soldiers of Indigenous, Asian, Indo-Canadian, and African-Canadian and -American backgrounds, this book is a touching tribute illustrated throughout by WWI-era photos, postcards, documents, and the author’s contemporary photos from battlefield sites and monuments.
Author | : Cynthia J. Faryon |
Publisher | : James Lorimer & Company |
Total Pages | : 122 |
Release | : 2014-02-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1459406079 |
More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the RCAF during World War II. They fought in all the major air operations. Thousands lost their lives. Only one in four aircrews completed their bomber tours: some were killed in action, some in training, others became prisoners of war. All volunteered. These are the stories of the valiant Canadians who fought in this brutal war.
Author | : Cynthia J. Faryon |
Publisher | : Altitude Publishing (Canada) |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2007-12-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781554392155 |
Author | : Helen Rolfe |
Publisher | : James Lorimer & Company |
Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 2013-09-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1459405617 |
Canadian women have been conquering mountains for more than 100 years. The early pioneers set the standard for the women who followed. This group of extraordinary women include the founder of the Alpine Club of Canada and the first North American woman to summit Everest. These women were all strong and determined, and shared a love of adventure.
Author | : Jim Barber |
Publisher | : James Lorimer & Company |
Total Pages | : 117 |
Release | : 2013-09-15 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1459405633 |
In 1917, the Montreal Canadiens became one of the four founding teams of the National Hockey League. Since then, the team has enjoyed countless breathtaking triumphs. Not only have they won more Stanley Cup Championships than any other team in the NHL, they have also boasted some of the best players the league has ever seen. Through it all, they have maintained a fan following that is unparalleled in its fierce devotion and pride. This is the story of the Montreal Canadiens -- the most sucessful sports franchise in North America.
Author | : Douglas, Tom |
Publisher | : James Lorimer & Company |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2017-09-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1459504860 |
A defining moment in Canadian military history. A much-needed Allied victory. A show of valour and heroism. The battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 saw Canadian troops storm a strategic 14-kilometre long escarpment that was believed to be impregnable. This was the first time in the nation's history that a corps-sized formation fought together as a unit under its own meticulous planning. Canadian troops persevered under heavy fire to take the ridge, demonstrating incredible discipline and bravery. The battle became a symbol of sacrifice for the young nation and a turning point in its role in the global theatre of war.
Author | : Taffy Thomas |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2014-08-04 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0750958677 |
From 2014 to 2018, people all over the world will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. They will not only be honouring those who lost their lives on the battlefield between 1914 and 1918, they will also be remembering everyone who played a part in, or lived through, those troubled times. First World War Folk Tales is a very special collection of legends and folk tales from the First World War era. This special centenary collection shows how elements of truth can become legend, how people often attempt to explain the strange and the mysterious through stories and tales, and how storytelling can ease the pain and the burden of war.