Canada's Hundred Days

With The Canadian Corps From Amiens To Mons, August 8-November 11, 1918 (1919)

von John Frederick Bligh Livesay

436 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Canada's Hundred Days"" is a historical account of the Canadian Corps' involvement in the final stages of World War I, from August 8 to November 11, 1918. Written by John Frederick Bligh Livesay, a Canadian journalist and war correspondent who accompanied the Corps during this period, the book provides a detailed and vivid description of the battles and operations that led to the Allied victory.The book begins with the Canadian Corps' successful offensive at Amiens, which marked the beginning of the Hundred Days campaign. Livesay describes the various battles and engagements that followed, including the capture of Arras, the Battle of the Scarpe, and the Battle of Cambrai. He also provides insight into the tactics and strategies employed by the Corps, as well as the challenges they faced on the battlefield.Throughout the book, Livesay emphasizes the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers, and highlights the important role they played in the Allied victory. He also provides a broader perspective on the war, discussing the impact of the Hundred Days campaign on the overall course of the conflict.Overall, ""Canada's Hundred Days"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the Canadian Corps' involvement in World War I, as well as the broader history of the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Militärgeschichte Besondere Kriege und militärische Feldzüge Zweiter Weltkrieg
• ISBN: 9781436796804
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC