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"Wars, raids and rebellions have driven the history of Canada forward from the earliest days of New France, through the two world wars to the present day. Beginning with the Battle of Lake Champlain in 1609 and ending with the second Battle of Panjwaye in 2006 (part of the war in Afghanistan), Great Canadian Battles features conflicts in Canada and abroad. Author Edward Humphreys analyses the tactics, tragedies and triumphs of Canadian warfare, including military feats such as Colonel de Salaberry's unlikely victory at Chateaugay and the famous Battle of Vimy Ridge. Battles Include: - Quebec, 1775The New Year's Eve assault, fought during a blizzard, that marked the final attempt to capture the fortified city. - Cut Knife, 1885The brilliant victory of Poundmaker over the united forces of the North-West Mounted Police, Canadian Army and local militias.- The Somme, 1916The horrific battle in which tanks were deployed for the first time."-- Provided by publisher |
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The wars of New France -- The seven years' war -- the American war of independence -- The war of 1812 -- The rebellions of 1937 -- The Fenian raids -- The north-west rebellion -- The first world war -- The second world war -- The post-war era. |
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Print version record. |
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Canada -- History, Military.
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War.
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Battles.
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Armed Conflicts.
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battles.
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Battles. (OCoLC)fst00828915
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War. (OCoLC)fst01170328
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Canada. (OCoLC)fst01204310
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Subtitle on cover: Heroism and courage through the years |
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Print version: Humphreys, Edward. Great Canadian battles. London : Arcturus, 2012 9781841939629 (OCoLC)946754628 |
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9781784040987 (electronic book) |
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1784040983 (electronic book) |
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