Ten Decisions
Canada's Best, Worst, and Most Far-Reaching Decisions of the Second World War
Will be published approx. on 28. December 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4597-3828-7 (ISBN)
Description
In the chaos of the Second World War, Canada faced cruel choices, both on the battlefield and in the world of politics. Of all these life-and-death choices, ten stand above the others in their importance, their agonizing stakes, and the impact they have on the country to this day.
Reviews / Votes
Well chosen, well argued, and well-written, Ten Decisions takes a fresh look at the key Canadian events of the Second World War. The crucial military and political struggles are laid out clearly and concisely, and both novices and experts will find much to consider. * J.L. Granatstein *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4597-3828-7 (9781459738287)
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Larry D. Rose
Ten Decisions
Canada's Best, Worst, and Most Far-Reaching Decisions of the Second World War
E-Book
10/2017
Dundurn Press
€14.49
Available for download
Person
Larry D. Rose is the author of Mobilize!: Why Canada Was Unprepared for the Second World War. His articles have appeared in the Globe and Mail, the National Post, and other publications. He lives in Toronto.
Content
Acknowledgements
Timeline
Canada in 1939: On the Edge of War
Decision One: To Go to War
Decision Two: The Unloved Corvette
Decision Three: Canada's Air Training Colossus
Decision Four: Putting "Canadian" in "Royal Canadian Air Force"
Decision Five: Appointment of the Minister of Everything
Decision Six: The Ogdensburg Agreement - Canada Turns to America
Decision Seven: Dieppe
Decision Eight: Simonds Appointed to Command II Canadian Corps
Decision Nine: The Greatest Political Crisis of the War
Decision Ten: From War to Peace
Conclusion: The New Canada
Notes
Image Credits
Index
Timeline
Canada in 1939: On the Edge of War
Decision One: To Go to War
Decision Two: The Unloved Corvette
Decision Three: Canada's Air Training Colossus
Decision Four: Putting "Canadian" in "Royal Canadian Air Force"
Decision Five: Appointment of the Minister of Everything
Decision Six: The Ogdensburg Agreement - Canada Turns to America
Decision Seven: Dieppe
Decision Eight: Simonds Appointed to Command II Canadian Corps
Decision Nine: The Greatest Political Crisis of the War
Decision Ten: From War to Peace
Conclusion: The New Canada
Notes
Image Credits
Index