World War II

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From: Dangerous Enemy Sympathizers

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 In the introduction, Theobald provides an overview of the history of the internment camp at Ripples, New Brunswick. He also discusses some work that has been done on the camp in the past, and his … 8 $0.80 Add
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World at War, Women at War

From: Material Traces of War

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 In the introduction, the authors discuss how our analysis of the world wars is gendered, with men playing the active role in combat and decision-making. They also detail some of the museum work … ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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They Found Love in War

From: Captured Hearts

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 The introduction expands on the phenomenon of Canadian War Brides, provides an overview of the term "war brides" in Canada and its history, offers statistics on the phenomenon, and … 16 $1.60 Add
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Introduction

From: Montreal and the Bomb

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 A peek into the diaries of William Lyon Mackenzie King and his thoughts on the atomic bomb. 2 $0.20 Add
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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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 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. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Resilience of Jewish Culture Through History

From: Righting Canada's Wrongs: Anti-Semitism and the MS St. Louis

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 This section provides a brief overview of the topics covered in the book as well as a discussion of Jewish culture. it illustrates this with firsthand accounts, photographs, and documents. 3 $0.30 Add
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From: Wanda’s War

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 In the Introduction, author Marsha Faubert, reflects on meeting her husband George, his family, and her mother in law Wanda (Gizmunt) Surdykowski, a Polish immigrant. The chapter explores … 15 $1.50 Add
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War Resistance in Canadian History

From: Worth Fighting For

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 Who “counts” as a war resister? This introductory essay surveys the long history of war resistance in Canada and outlines the complex dynamics of opposing military violence both … ; ; 16 $1.60 Add
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Italian Canadians 1900-1939

Italian Canadians 1900-1939

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Italian Canadian Internment in the Second World War

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 This chapter discusses the factors that led many Italian immigrants to make Canada their new home. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, documents and firsthand accounts. ; 22 $2.20 Add
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Japanese Canadians in BC, 1900-1939

Japanese Canadians in BC, 1900-1939

From: Righting Canada’s Wrongs: Japanese Canadian Internment in the Second World War

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 This chapter discusses the experience of Japanese Canadians in the early 20th century including the discrimination they faced upon their arrival. It illustrates this with drawings, photographs, … ; 40 $4.00 Add
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Journey's End
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Journey’s End

From: Wanda’s War

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 Chapter 12 follows Casey’s arrival and early years after arriving in Canada after a seven-year journey with the Polish Army. The chapter covers his immigration to Canada, work on a farm … 16 $1.60 Add
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Laboratory at War

Laboratory at War

From: Montreal and the Bomb

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 This chapter continues to trace the history of this project, looking at key figures such as Bertrand Goldschmidt and the Quebec Conference, among other topics. 32 $3.20 Add
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Liberation

Liberation

From: Family Ties

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 This chapter discusses the summer of 1944, and how Soviet operations dismantled German defenses across Ukraine, dismantling the Ukrainian Auxiliary Police. 6 $0.60 Add
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Life at Descoigne

Life at Descoigne

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

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 talks about life at Descoigne Road Camp ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Life at Yellowhead

Life at Yellowhead

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

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 Talks about life at Yellowhead Road Camp ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Lightning War “Made in USA”

Lightning War “Made in USA”

From: Big Business and Hitler

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 Revisionist historian Jacques R. Pauwels examines how the German’s Blitzkrieg method was made possible by American industry (1938-1942). 17 $1.70 Add