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The Canadian Corps in World War I
Description
This book describes the organization, lists the units and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the four Canadian divisions which earned an elite reputation on the Western Front in 1915-18.
Canada's 600,000 troops - of whom more than 66,000 died and nearly 150,000 were wounded - represented an extraordinary contribution to the British Empire's struggle. On grim battlefields from the Ypres Salient to the Somme, and from their stunning victory at Vimy Ridge to the final triumphant 'Hundred Days' advance of autumn 1918, Canada's soldiers proved themselves to be a remarkable army in their own right, founding a national tradition.
Featuring illustrations throughout, this volume is ideal for any enthusiast of World War I or Canadian military history.
Table of Contents
Formation of Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canadians in the trenches: first gas attacks, April 1915 - formation of Canadian Corps - outstanding tactical skill of Gen Arthur Currie - growing combat experience - Vimy Ridge, 1917, and its great significance to Canadian nation - Canadian Corps spearhead victorious advance in Belgium, summer 1918
Canadian naval and air force contributions
Uniforms & equipment
Product details
| Published | 20 Dec 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781782008453 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 8 col |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Short code | MAA 439 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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