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The Titans at the Admiralty

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough examines the return of Jack Fisher to the Admiralty and his work with Winston Churchill to further the war effort during 1914-1915. He focuses on Coronel and the Falklands, … 57 $5.70 Add
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Unification, the Officer Development Board, and Professionalism

From: To Serve Canada

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Defence Minister Paul Hellyer introduced legislation to move from the integration of Defence Headquarters to a complete unification of the Canadian Forces in a single service. 13 $1.69 Add
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Conclusion

From: Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68

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Details what can be learned from the British gunboats being stationed in Canada from 1866-1868 and outlines questions that still need to be answered. 5 $0.50 Add
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Coolness, Courage, and Skill

From: Asleep in the Deep

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This chapter summarizes the experience of Canadian nurses through the details of one woman’s service. Anna Stamers’ and other’s endurance and courage is described. 6 $0.60 Add
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Historical Documents

From: The Fall of New France

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There are many letters, journals and other eyewitness accounts of the French and Indian War. The following represents a sampling of what can be gleaned from these documents. 4 $0.40 Add
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Pearl Harbour, a Surprise Attack?

From: Myths of Modern History

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This chapter examines the myth surrounding that “day of infamy” when America presumably crashed into the war as a result of the Japanese “surprise attack” at Pearl … 14 $1.40 Add
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Stalin’s Soviet Union:

An Unloved but Useful Partner

From: The Myth of the Good War

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Focuses particular on 1942-43 to analyzes the Soviet Union’s contribution to the war and although opinions about the Societ Union were negative they proved to be extremely useful 10 $1.00 Add
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The Breweries

From: Bottoms Up

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Chapter 9 provides a brief history of the various brewing companies that have operated in Newfoundland. 12 $1.20 Add
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The Campaign of 1950-1953

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

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Chapter nine, The Campaign of 1950-1953 provides a Korean perspective on the Korean War. From the perspective of the Republic of Korea, the movement of its military forces north of the 38th … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Canadian Defence Educational Establishments and Canadian Military Professionalism in RMC

From: To Serve Canada

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The Department of National Defence transforms the ad hoc Officer Development Board into a permanent agency, the Canadian Defence Educational Establishments. CDEE was expected to carry out General … 17 $2.21 Add
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The Death March: The Story of Léo Vienneau

Chapter Nine

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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Chapter Nine focuses on the story of Léo Vienneau from Caraquet Island, New Brunswick, describing his time with the riflemen of Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal, time as a corporal with B Company, … 13 $1.30 Add
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Troubles at the Admiralty

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough provides a thorough examination of Winston Churchill’s and Jack Fisher’s troubles at the Admiralty in 1915 as they relate to the Dardanelles and the … 49 $4.90 Add
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When Prevention Fails

Protecting the Vulnerable

From: Disarming Conflict

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“A beating every day”: The Story of Léo Pitre

Chapter Ten

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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Chapter Ten focuses on the story of Léo Pitre from Jacquet River, New Brunswick, describing his time in Hong Kong in 1941 with the Royal Rifles of Canada and the Winnipeg Grenadiers, capture … 21 $2.10 Add
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Appendices

From: Bottoms Up

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Appendices include: Alcohol-Related Crimes and Court Cases, Eighteenth Century Tavern Owners in St. John’s, St. John’s Alcohol-Related Businesses from the Nineteenth Century until … 25 $2.50 Add
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Peace after the Sun Goes Down

From: Disarming Conflict

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