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Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The Second World War

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores the important, if modest, role of New Brunswick’s navy during the Second World War, the largest naval war Canada has ever fought. ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Ballrooms and Battlefields

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow describes the often contradictory world of the officers of the Royal Newfoundland companies, and the impact they had on the Newfoundland communities in which they were … 23 $2.30 Add
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Chapter 5

Chapter 5

“New Brunswick’s Navy” at War, 1939-1945

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter looks at the careers/impacts of significant ships bearing names associated with New Brunswick in the Royal Canadian Navy. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The Coming of the Frost

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow describes the events of the Great Fire of June 9, 1846, and the role of the Companies in combatting it. This chapter includes an overview of mid 19th century firefighting … 20 $2.00 Add
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Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Building the Modern Fleet, 1945-2003

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores the history of the New Brunswick navy after the second world war and the special role played by New Brunswick in building the modern Canadian navy. It touches on significant … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Civil Commotion

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow describes the companies role in policing in Newfoundland in the mid 19th century and the outbreaks of violence that the companies were involved in. 63 $6.30 Add
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Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Conclusion

From: The Invisibles

Candow concludes by exploring the legacy of the Royal Newfoundland Companies and the ways in which they shaped Newfoundland’s history into the 20th century. 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter One

Chapter One

The Lessons of World War, 1914-1916

From: The Bitter Harvest of War

In this chapter, Theobald provides and overview of how the First World War was received in New Brunswick. He follows the initial optimism and support the war effort experienced within New … 34 $3.40 Add
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Chapter Three

Chapter Three

The Crisis Manifest, December 1917 - November 1918

From: The Bitter Harvest of War

In this chapter, Theobald explores the final year of the war from December 1917 to November 1918. The chapter follows the consequences of the conscription crisis, looks at how the loss and … 20 $2.00 Add
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Chapter Two

Chapter Two

Vimy Ridge and Conscription, January - November 1917

From: The Bitter Harvest of War

In this chapter, Theobald provides an overview on the bitter debate over conscription in New Brunswick and across Canada. Both federally and provincially, the Conservatives and Liberals were … 23 $2.30 Add
Churchill and Fisher

Churchill and Fisher

The titans at the Admiralty who fought the First World War

A vivid study of the politics and stress of high command, this book describes the decisive roles of young Winston Churchill as political head of the Admiralty during the First World War. … 656 View
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Coming Home and Moving On
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Coming Home and Moving On

From: War Among the Clouds

This chapter discusses what life was like for the New Brunswick airmen who had returned home, sharing how they remembered those who were lost and their efforts to resume their lives in the … 20 $2.00 Add
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‘Commence Hostilities against Germany’

‘Commence Hostilities against Germany’

From: Churchill and Fisher

Historian Barry Gough provides a close examination of the first year of the First World War (1914) with emphasis on Winston Churchill’s contributions. He focuses on the decision to go to … 71 $7.10 Add
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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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Conclusion

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

The Conclusion reflects on the sacrifice of these men and the many more in the Canadian war effort and how they should be remembered. 2 $0.20 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

From: Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68

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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Conclusion

Conclusion

On May 4, 2010

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

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