Military
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From The Vimy Effect |
The author discusses militarism and nationalism in Canada, exploring Canadian military history, Vimy Ridge’s special role in Canadian culture, and perceptions of war and military culture. … | Noah Richler | 77 | 2012 | $7.70 Add |
From The Watch Is Set, 1749–1858 |
examines how Britain had made Canada part of its strategic thinking for more than 150 years before war broke out in 1914, with focus on the naval basis in Halifax and Victoria | Bryan Elson | 24 | 2014 | $2.40 Add |
From Tupper’s GiftFrom: Equal as Citizens |
1860s to 1890s. Examines the influence of Charles Tupper and Samuel Leonard Tilly’s influence on the maritimes in terms of confederation. They convinced the maritimes of the benefit of … | Richard Starr | 20 | 2014 | $2.00 Add |
From NEW! A Bloody Colonial: The Story of Roger PichetteChapter Two From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
Chapter Two focuses on the story of Roger Pichette of the RCAF from Campbellton, New Brunswick, describing his education, time as a tail gunner, time with the No. 142 Squadron known as the … | Ronald Cormier | 17 | 2022 | $1.70 Add |
From Canada West Attacked |
Describes the Fenian attack on Canada West in 1866 | Cheryl MacDonald | 19 | 2017 | $1.90 Add |
From Chapter 2The Rise and Fall of the Royal Newfoundland Companies From: The Invisibles |
In this chapter, Candow describes the factors that events that led to the formation of the Royal Newfoundland companies, as well as what led to their eventual decline and disbanding. | James E. Candow | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
From Chapter 2New Brunswick at War, 1812-1814 |
This chapter explores New Brunswick’s role in the war of 1812, looking at the actions of privateers, flottilas, significant ships and figures, and the defense of the Bay of Fundy during the … | Glenn Leonard; Marc Milner | 21 | 2010 | $2.10 Add |
From Chapter TwoVimy Ridge and Conscription, January - November 1917 |
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 … | Andrew Theobald | 23 | 2008 | $2.30 Add |
From Fisher’s ReformsFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Bough analyzes Jack Fisher’s reforms in the admiralty from 1904-1911 especially related to technilogical advancements, efficiency for vessels, administrative changes, and … | Barry Gough | 58 | 2017 | $5.80 Add |
From Imperialism |
Chapter two, Imperialism focuses on defining imperialism and how it relates to both the history of Korea and its present day geopolitics. Imperialism is the activity, enterprise and methodology … | Stephen Gowans | 17 | 2018 | $1.70 Add |
From The Colonials to the Fore — 1755From: The Fall of New France |
Looks at the beginnings of the conflict, the underlying tensions between England and France, the population disparity between english colonials and French Canada. Specifically looks at training … | Ronald J. Dale | 17 | 2004 | $1.70 Add |
From NEW! The Road to the War Against DemocracyFrom: Myths of Modern History |
This chapter focuses on the First World War and the myth that this was an unexpected war triggered by an "accident;" rather, as the author explores, this war was wanted, expected, … | Jacques R. Pauwels | 29 | 2022 | $2.90 Add |
From The Transition from Civilian to Military NursingFrom: Asleep in the Deep |
Having passed a personality test with the emphasis focused on suitability, character, and willingness to conform to the rules, Anna Stamers enrolled in the Saint John School of Nursing and … | Dianne Kelly | 14 | 2021 | $1.40 Add |
From Threat and Response, 1858–1905 |
Mostly dealing with relations with America during this time it analyzes Canadian responses to threats during this period, including the Alaska boundary | Bryan Elson | 50 | 2014 | $5.00 Add |
From NEW! TradeFrom Fish to Wine From: Bottoms Up |
Chapter 2 explores the initial arrival and early history of intoxicating beverages in Newfoundland beginning with colonial trade in the 17th century. | Sheilah Roberts Lukins | 25 | 2020 | $2.50 Add |
From Tradition and Change in Military EducationFrom: To Serve Canada |
How have other countries coped with the challenges that faced the Royal Military College of Canada? How have they accommodated the academic and military elements in their mandate, and how have … | Richard Preston | 12 | 1991 | $1.56 Add |