For Most Conspicuous Bravery : A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V. C., Through Two World Wars *SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND SUBJECT*
by Roy, Reginald H
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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- Fair in Fair dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0774800682
- ISBN 13
- 9780774800686
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Vancouver, BC, Canada: University of British Columbia Press. Fair in Fair dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. 0774800682 . Signatures of author and Victoria Cross recipient George Pearkes upon title page. George R. Pearkes (1888-1984) was decorated with the Victoria Cross in World War I, led Canada's Pacific Command in WWII, and served as Defence Minister in the Diefenbaker administration. He was deeply involved in the highly charged and hotly debated decisions of the cold war era, including Bomarc, the Avro Arrow, NATO, NORAD, and provisions for civil defense, and his views on them will be significant to those interested in Canadian political and military history. 388 pages including notes, index and black and white photographic plates. Average wear. Partial lean to spine. Former library copy with usual markings. A sound signed copy. Cooke (3rd Edn) p. 54. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; CANADA BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY GENERAL For Most Conspicuous Bravery : A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V. C., Through Two World Wars *SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND SUBJECT* Canada Army Statesmen Avro Arrow Decision Bomarc Missile Signatures of Author and; Signed by Author(s) .
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- For Most Conspicuous Bravery : A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V. C., Through Two World Wars *SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND SUBJECT*
- Author
- Roy, Reginald H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair in Fair dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0774800682
- ISBN 13
- 9780774800686
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Date Published
- 1977
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- 0774800682, CANADA BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY GENERAL For Most Conspicuous Bravery : A , Biography Of Major-general R. Pearkes, V. C., Through Two World Wars *SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND SUBJECT* Canada Army , Statesmen Avro Arrow Decision Bomarc Missile Signatures
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