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WE STAND ON GUARD: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE CANADIAN ARMY.
by Marteinson, John. With Brereton Greenhous, Stephen J. Harris, Norman Hillmer, William Johnston and William Rawling. Foreword By General A.J.C.D. de Chastelain
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 2894290438
- ISBN 13
- 9782894290439
- Seller
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Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Montreal: Ovale, 1992. 511 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs, reproductions, maps. "This book is the first to trace the development and actions of the Canadian Army in a completely illustrated colour format. In vivid narratives, in carefully selected photographs, in some of the best paintings and drawings from the finest war art collections in the world, in maps of important campaigns and battles, and in illustrations of the decorations, medals and badges worn by our soldiers, (it) portrays the military contribution of Canadians over the past three centuries." Light wrinkling at top of spine. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, minor rubbing.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+.
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- Bookseller
- Capricorn Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28738
- Title
- WE STAND ON GUARD: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE CANADIAN ARMY.
- Author
- Marteinson, John. With Brereton Greenhous, Stephen J. Harris, Norman Hillmer, William Johnston and William Rawling. Foreword By General A.J.C.D. de Chastelain
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 2894290438
- ISBN 13
- 9782894290439
- Publisher
- Ovale
- Place of Publication
- Montreal
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Canadian Army, Peacekeeping, Militia, War of 1812, Northwest Rebellion, Boer War, World War I, Korean War, World War II, South Africa, South African War, Italy, NATO, United Nations, canadian Expeditionary Force, Badges, Canadian Army Overseas, Lt.-Gen. E
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military - First World War; Military - World War II; Military - Canadian: General; Military - Victorian Era; Military - Post WWII; Canada - General;
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Capricorn Books
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About the Seller
Capricorn Books
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Oakville, Ontario
About Capricorn Books
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- Rubbing
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- First Edition
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- Good+
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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