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CANADA'S GLORY: BATTLES THAT FORGED A NATION.

by Bishop, Arthur. Foreword Hon. Hartland de M. Molson

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ISBN 10
0075528096
ISBN 13
9780075528098
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Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1996. 309 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w maps, photographs, reproductions. "Spanning over 200 years of Canadian history and over 30 major battles, (this book) includes: The War of 1812, when Upper Canada and Lower Canada united to defeat the American threat, giving Canadians a true sense of nationalism for the first time; The Boer War in South Africa, from 1899 to 1902 where Canadian troops first fought and won overseas; World War I and its grim trench warfare, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge - a classic in terms of planning and strategy - described in unforgettable detail; World War II, with its triumphs and tragedies - Hong Kong, Dieppe, D-Day, and the Battle of Normandy. Arthur Bishop's detailed research and colourful narrative brings the personalities of war to life and imbues each battle with the drama and emotions that makes it memorable." Slight waviness to edges of text block, very small bump at top corners of both boards, light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, a few tiny soiling marks on boards, tiny dint on bottom edge of rear board, place/date/notation/initials in ink on front free endpaper. Dust jacket has light rubbing, slight fading on spine, wrinkling at top/bottom of spine/flap-folds and at top of rear panel, crease down rear flap.. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good-/Very Good-.

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Bookseller
Capricorn Books CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
25368
Title
CANADA'S GLORY: BATTLES THAT FORGED A NATION.
Author
Bishop, Arthur. Foreword Hon. Hartland de M. Molson
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good-
Jacket Condition
Very Good-
Edition
First Printing
ISBN 10
0075528096
ISBN 13
9780075528098
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Place of Publication
Toronto
Date Published
1996
Keywords
Battles, Plains of Abraham, Queenston Heights, War of 1812, Boer War, Normandy, Ortona, Dieppe, Hong Kong, Antwerp, Korean, Detroit, Majuba, Byng, Mons, Omega, Vimy Ridge, D-Day, Scheldt, Hindenburg Line, Ypres, Passchendaele, Cabrai, Amiens, World War II
Bookseller catalogs
Military - American Revolution/War 1812; Military - First World War; Military - World War II; Military - Canadian: General; Military - Victorian Era; Canada - General;

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