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For King & Empire
Canadians in the Great War |
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A
splendid series of compact, card covered volumes by renowned author
& historian, Norm Christie, from specialist Canadian publisher, CEF.
They describe the involvement of Canadian Regiments in major battles of
World War I, plus providing comprehensive information & maps
enabling the visitor to tour the battlefields, reliving the experiences
of those soldiers of the Great War.
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"For King
& Empire" titles are bound in glossy card covers & are
priced at just
£10.00 |
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VOLUME
I: THE CANADIANS AT YPRES, APRIL 1915 |
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The Battle of Ypres was Canada’s horrific introduction to modern warfare. The book contains a historical overview, battlefield tour & asides on how the battlefields were cleared, the odds of survival, & much more
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New - signed by author: 88pp, numerous ills, fold-out tour map |
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Web No.
31621-01
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VOLUME
II: THE CANADIANS ON THE SOMME, SEPT-NOV 1916 |
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The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles in a bloody war. For a gain of 2 miles more than 8000 Canadians died. This books contains a historical overview, battlefield tour & asides on the Canadians executed in the War, nationalities in the CEF & more
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New - signed by author:
90pp, numerous ills, fold-out tour map |
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Web No.
31622-01 |
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VOLUME
III: THE CANADIANS AT VIMY, APRIL 1917 |
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The capture of Vimy Ridge by the Canadian Corps brought Canada instant recognition. The price of success was high with more than 3600 Canadians killed on April 9th alone. This book contains a historical overview, battlefield tour, & asides on the building of the Vimy Memorial, the Pilgrimage of 1936, Japanese Canadians, mining warfare, & more |
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New -
signed by author: 108pp, numerous ills, fold-out tour map |
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Web No.
31623-01 |
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VOLUME
IV: THE CANADIANS AT PASSCHENDAELE, 1917 |
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The Battle of Passchendaele was the most horrific battle in the Great War. It cost the British Empire 250,000 dead, wounded & missing. Amongst the ranks of the fallen were 5000 Canadians. This book details the battle & contains a historical overview, battlefield tour & asides on Canadian Indians, & more |
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New -
signed by author: 80pp, numerous ills, fold-out tour map |
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Web No.
31624-01 |
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VOLUME V: THE
CANADIANS AT ARRAS, AUG-SEPT 1918 |
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The Battle of Arras and the
Breaking of the Drocourt- Queant line was Canada’s greatest
military victory in the Great War. In 8 days the Canadian
Corps cracked 5 German defensive lines. It was considered to
be the most spectacular victory of the War. The book contains
a historical overview, battlefield tour, asides on
Conscription, the Newfoundlanders, & more.
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New - signed by author:
circa 80pp, numerous ills, fold-out tour map |
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Web
No. 31625-01
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The Editor's Choice:
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THE END OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ARMY: VOLUME
II
by
Alan K. Wildman
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Web No.
18344-01 |
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£60.00 |
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