Soldier's Life
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From  NEW! “I was always apprehensive”: The Story of Ulysse GallantChapter Three From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
Chapter Three focuses on the story of Ulysse Gallant, from Moncton, New Brunswick, describing his career in the army with the New Brunswick Rangers before the war, joining the airforce and … | Ronald Cormier | 13 | 2022 | $1.30 Add |
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From  IntroductionFrom: The Invisibles |
In the introduction, Candow provides a brief overview of the involvement of the British military in Newfoundland throughout the 19th century. | James E. Candow | 5 | 2019 | $0.50 Add |
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From NEW! IntroductionFrom: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
The Introduction highlights the role of Acadians in every theatre of the Second World War and states the book’s objective of bringing their stories to a wider audience. | Ronald Cormier | 3 | 2022 | $0.30 Add |
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From  NEW! IntroductionFrom: War Among the Clouds |
J. Brent Wilson opens this section with insight into the impact that air operations made during the Great War, introducing the part New Brunswick airmen played in the war. | Brent J. Wilson | 2 | 2024 | $0.20 Add |
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From NEW! Joining Up: Recruitment and EnlistmentFrom: War Among the Clouds |
This chapter outlines the steps involved in becoming an airman in the British air services, sharing the motivations New Brunswick men had for joining and what recruitment and enlistment looked … | Brent J. Wilson | 19 | 2024 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! Life behind the Lines and on the Home FrontFrom: War Among the Clouds |
This chapter shares how the airmen would spend their free time when poor flying conditions and decreasing military operations allowed them to participate in leisure activities. | Brent J. Wilson | 19 | 2024 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! “Like a dream”: The Story of Armand LandryChapter Eight From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
Chapter Eight focuses on the story of Armand Landry, from Saint-François-de-Madawaska, New Brunswick, his time with the Royal 22nd Regiment or “Van Doos,” his constant companions … | Ronald Cormier | 17 | 2022 | $1.70 Add |
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From NEW! “Like a load of pigs”: The Story of Alcide GallantChapter Seven From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
Chapter Seven focuses on the story of Alcide Gallant, from Abrams Village, Prince Edward Island, describing his time Perth Regiment of the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade of 5th Canadian Armoured … | Ronald Cormier | 11 | 2022 | $1.10 Add |
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From NEW! Operations on the Western FrontFrom: War Among the Clouds |
This chapter highlights the experiences of many New Brunswick men who were engaged in combat roles fighting in Belgium and France, and the operations they took part in. | Brent J. Wilson | 28 | 2024 | $2.80 Add |
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From NEW! Prisoners of WarFrom: War Among the Clouds |
This chapter shares the experiences several New Brunswick airmen who were prisoners of war, many of whom were shot down, captured, and later repatriated. | Brent J. Wilson | 24 | 2024 | $2.40 Add |
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From NEW! Service on Other War FrontsFrom: War Among the Clouds |
This chapter continues to highlight the operations and experiences of the New Brunswick men who served on other war fronts, including in Italy, Egypt, Macedonia, and in parts of Russia. | Brent J. Wilson | 13 | 2024 | $1.30 Add |
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From NEW! The Death March: The Story of Léo VienneauChapter Nine From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
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, … | Ronald Cormier | 13 | 2022 | $1.30 Add |
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From NEW! The Fourteenth Mission: The Story of Joseph Laurie CormierChapter Four From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
Chapter Four focuses on the story of Laurie Cormier of Moncton, New Brunswick, describing his time as a tail gunner for the No. 427 “Lion” Squadron of the RCAF, his capture as a … | Ronald Cormier | 21 | 2022 | $2.10 Add |
The InvisiblesA History of the Royal Newfoundland Companies |
During the tumultuous and often violent election riots of 1861, members of the Royal Newfoundland Companies opened fire on a crowd of rioters, killing three and wounding several others. In the … | James E. Candow | 256 | 2019 | View |
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From NEW! “They wanted to humiliate us”: The Story of Guy SiroisChapter Eleven From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
Chapter Eleven focuses on the story of Guy Sirois from Saint-Hilaire, New Brunswick, describing his time in the Far East, capture by the Japanese, his captivity, conditioning of the working … | Ronald Cormier | 13 | 2022 | $1.30 Add |
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From NEW! Training Overseas and in CanadaFrom: War Among the Clouds |
This chapter details the training Canadian airmen received in Canada and in Britain, using excerpts and archival images to highlight the experiences of the men learning how to operate aircrafts. | Brent J. Wilson | 26 | 2024 | $2.60 Add |
