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ONE DAY IN AUGUST: THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND CANADA'S TRAGEDY AT DIEPPE.
by O'Keefe, David. Signed.
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Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 2013. 471 pp, 9 1/2" H. B&w photographs, maps. Signed at top of title page: "David O'Keefe". "David O'Keefe rewrites history, connecting Canada's tragedy at Dieppe with an extraordinary and colourful cast of characters - from the young Commander Ian Fleming and his team of crack commandos, to the code-breaking scientists of Bletchley… Read more about this item Item Price
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CANADA'S DEFENCE. INFORMATION ON CANADA'S DEFENCE ACHIEVEMENTS AND ORGANIZATION.
by Claxton, Brooke, Hon., Minister of National Defence.
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- 1947
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Ottawa: Department of National Defence, 1947. 42 pp, 9 1/2" H, stapled in wraps. No date, but c1947. "New weapons forged in The Second Great War and revolutionary changes in the comparable strengths of many nations make the defence of Canada a matter of major national policy and of direct concern to every individual Canadian. The object of… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE CANADIAN AIRBORNE REGIMENT 20th ANNIVERSARY AIRBORNE SPECTACULAR / LE REGIMENT AEROPORTE DU CANADA 20ieme ANNIVERSAIRE SPECTACLE "PARA".
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Petawawa: The Regiment, 1988. 8 pp (including covers), 10 15/16" H. 2 colour photographs. Bilingual (English/French). The programme for the 20th anniversary celebrations of The Canadian Airborne Regiment, held at CFB Petawawa on the 27th of August, 1988. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean.. Not Signed. Stapled in… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE CANADIAN ARMY AT WAR. OSPREY MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES 164.
by Chappell, Mike. Editor: Martin Windrow.
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- 1985
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London: Osprey, 1985. 48 pp, 9 3/4" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, maps, 8 pages of colour uniform studies. Contents: Introduction; Canada and her Army; 1900-14: The Growing Commitment; 1914-18: Attrition; 1939-45: The Global War; 1950-53: United Nations Involvement. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - tiny bump at the top… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE REGIMENT. NEW, EXPANDED EDITION.
by Mowat, Farley. Preface to new edition by Michael Scott.
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- 2006
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Belleville, Ontario: Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Association, 2006. 368 pp, 8 1/4" H. B&w photographs, maps/battle plans. "Told in Mowat's vivid, elegant style, this is the heart-and-soul story of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment's part in the Second World War. From the summons gathering the militia members together, through its rigorous training into an efficient fighting unit,… Read more about this item Item Price
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HISTORIC FORTS OF ONTARIO.
by Bradford, Robert D. Foreword by Stephen D. Mecredy.
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- 1988
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Belleville, Ontario: Mika, 1988. 176 pp, 4to (11 1/2" H). Beautifully illustrated in b&w and colour with photographs, reproductions, maps/plans. Contents: Foreword; Preface; The Heritage; Ontario's First Forts: The Iroquoian Fortified Village; In Search of Souls: Ste-Marie-Among-the-Hurons; The First British Army Fort: Fort Erie; Guardian of the Capital: The Old Fort at York; Canadiens, Nor'Westers and Adventurers: Fort William;… Read more about this item Item Price
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LOUIS RIEL AND GABRIEL DUMONT.
by Boyden, Joseph. Introduction by John Ralston Saul.
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- 2010
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- 9780670066711
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Toronto: Penguin, 2010. 204 pp, 8" H. Part of the Extraordinary Canadians series. "Louis Riel, a controversial Metis mystic and visionary, fought for his people's rights against an encroaching tide of white settlers. Hunter and Metis leader Gabriel Dumont, a man tested by warfare, was, in contrast, a pragmatic realist of the land. Celebrated novelist Joseph Boyden explores the… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT. VOLUME TWO - 1933-1966.
by Stevens, G.R. Foreword by H.R.H. The Prince Philip.
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- 1967
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London, Ontario: London Printing & Lithographing, 1967. 420 pp, small 4to (10 1/4" H). Copyright date 1967. Map endpapers, colour portrait (HRH Prince Philip), b&w photographs, fold-out maps. "The second volume of the history of The Royal Canadian Regiment describes difficulties of peacetime service during the Depression, three years in Britain after the outbreak of the Second World War, participation… Read more about this item Item Price
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REBELLION: THE RISING IN FRENCH CANADA, 1837.
by Schull, Joseph.
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- 1996
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Toronto: Macmillan Canada, 1996. 226 pp, 8 7/8" H. B&w reproductions, maps. "1759 had seen the defeat of the French by the English, but nearly 30 years later, 90% of Canada's 100,000 people remained French-speaking and Catholic. Loyal to England throughout the American Revolution and soldiers for England during the War of 1812, by 1837 these 'Canadiens' were driven… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE EMPIRE CLUB OF CANADA, ADDRESSES 1982-1983. EIGHTIETH YEAR.
by A.J. Casson, Sir Edmund Hillary, George Cohon, Thomas J. Bata, Dr. F. Leutwiler, Joe Clark, Peter C. Newman, Peter Pocklington, Barnett Danson, J. Trevor Eyton, Dr. Kazimierz Sabbat, Claude Taylor, Jean Chretien, Claude F. Bennett, et al.
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- 1984
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The Empire Club Foundation, 1984. 396 pp, 7 3/8" H. Red cloth with gilt lettering/banding on spine, gilt lettering/emblem on front board. B&w photographs. Contents include: New Directions for the Canadian Economy, by Peter Lougheed; Swiss Monetary Policies - The Case of a Smaller Country, by Dr. F. Leutwiler; The Canadian Economy, by Joe Clark; The Future of the… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE CANADIAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. REPORT, 1964 OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD AT CHARLOTTETOWN, JUNE 10-13 OF THIS YEAR. WITH HISTORICAL PAPERS.
by Heisler, John P. And Ouellet, Fernand, Editors. Marcel Trudel, Yves F. Zoltvany, J. Mackay Hitsman, Marc La Terreur, Russel Ward, J. Hanrahan, Richard M. Saunders, C.B. O'Keefe, W.B. Hamilton, A.V. Tucker, G.S. French, Forest McDonald.
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Ottawa: Canadian Historical Association, 1964. 163 pp, 9 3/4" H. Contents (two articles in French marked by *): *Discours du President, par Marcel Trudel; The Problem of Western Policy under Philippe de Rigaud de Vaudreuil 1703-1725, by Yves F. Zoltvany; Military Defenders of Prince Edward Island 1775-1864, by J. Mackay Hitsman; *Correspondence Laurier - Mme Joseph Lavergne 1891-1893, par… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT, 1883-1933.
by Fetherstonhaugh, R.C.
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- 1981
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Fredericton, New Brunswick: Royal Canadian Regiment, 1981. 467 pp, 9 1/2" H. Dark blue buckram with gilt lettering/banding on spine, gilt lettering/decoration on front board. Map endpapers, b&w photographs/reproductions, maps (fold-out), color plates. Contents: The Infantry School Corps; The North West Rebellion, 1885; The Corps Becomes a Regiment; Colonel Otter's Command; The Yukon Field Force; The… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE GUNNERS OF CANADA: THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADIAN ARTILLERY. VOLUME I. 1534-1919.
by Nicholson, G.W.L., Colonel.
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- 1967
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Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1967. 478 pp, large 8vo (9 13/16" H). Map endpapers, b&w photographs, reproductions, maps/battle plans, fold-out colour maps. "Volume I of Colonel Nicholson's definitive work traces the story of Canadian gunners from the days when the French used transformed naval guns against hostile natives to the intricately planned artillery barrages of the First World… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE ARMY DOCTRINE AND TRAINING BULLETIN. VOL. 5, NO. 4, WINTER 2002-2003. LE BULLETIN DE DOCTRINE ET D'INSTRUCTION DE L'ARMEE DE TERRE. HIVER 2002-2003.
by Graves, Donald E, Boyer, M. Robert et al, editors. (Lt.-Col. R. Prefontaine, Major Bill Beaudoin, Lt.-Col. Bernd Horn, Lt.-Col. Vincent J. Curtis, Lt.-Col. P.P.J. Lessard, Tim Cook, Sean M. Maloney, Sergeant Arthur Majoor.
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Kington: Land Force Command, 2003. 92 pp (English text); 104 pp (French text), 10 15/16" H, soft cover. Bilingual (English/French). B&w illustrations. Contents: Tactical Aviation Update; From the Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College - Conduct of the Army Operations Course - Winter 2003 Update; The Administrative Estimate in the Operation Planning Process; From The Combat… Read more about this item Item Price
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CANADIANS AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
by Melville, Douglas A. Project consultant: Don Revell.
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- 1987
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St. Catharines, Ontario: Vanwell, 1987. 93 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H), glazed pictorial boards. B&w photographs, maps. Written for the younger reader, this book gives the background of the Victoria Cross, the wars in which it has been presented and a brief history of the Canadians who have been awarded this prestigious medal. Light cigarette odour,… Read more about this item Item Price
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OUR LITTLE ARMY IN THE FIELD: THE CANADIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902.
by Reid, Brian A.
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- 1996
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St. Catharines, Ontario: Vanwell, 1996. 206 pp, large 8vo (10" H). B&w photographs, maps. "The Boer War, 1899-1902, saw the first Canadian troops sent overseas to fight. Many units of the present Canadian army first distinguished themselves in South Africa, and still proudly bear the Battle Honours earned there. This is the story of the Canadian… Read more about this item Item Price
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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.
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- 1992
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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LUMIERES SUR LES FORCES DE L'OMBRE: UNE PERSPECTIVE CANADIENNE SUR LES FORCES D'OPERATIONS SPECIALES.
by Horn, Bernd, Colonel et Balasevicius, Tony, Major, Editeurs. Avant-propos par Colonel David Barr.
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- 2007
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Toronto: Dundurn, 2007. 339 pp, 9" H. "Les Forces d'operations speciales (SOF) n'ont jamais fait partie integrante des capacities militaires du Canada. Des unites speciales ont certes existe a certaines periodes de notre histoire, mais elles ont toujours oeuvre dans l'ombre, a la limite de la reconnaissance. Elles ont presque toujours ete marginalisees. Cependant, la tragique… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS: ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 43.
by Brown, June.
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- 1979
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Oshawa: Royal Canadian Legion, 1979. 160 pp, oblong (7 5/8" H x 9 1/4" D). Inscribed on front free endpaper: "To Jim / Best Regards / June Brown". Many b&w photographs. "(W)ritten with the purpose of acquainting new members and the general public with the part the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, plays in the community of… Read more about this item Item Price
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75TH ANNIVERSARY NAVAL SERVICE OF CANADA: A PICTORIAL HISTORY.
by Cranston, Bobby.
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- 1985
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Halifax, Nova Scotia: 75th Anniversary Publishing Company, 1985. Unpaginated, oblong 8vo (8 1/2" H x 10 1/4" D). 162 b&w photographs, with captions. A pictorial history of Canada's Navy from 1910 to 1985, showing ships and the men who sailed on them - some short introductory and biographical notes. Dust jacket has light edge wear at top/bottom… Read more about this item Item Price
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