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100 1 _aBeaverbrook, Max Aitken, Baron,
_d1879-1964
245 1 0 _aCanada in Flanders, Volume I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-27
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Canada in Flanders, Volume I" by Baron Max Aitken Beaverbrook is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the significant contributions and experiences of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, specifically focusing on their roles in the battles fought in Flanders. The book aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of Canada's involvement in the war, highlighting the bravery and challenges faced by Canadian soldiers on the European front. The opening of the book sets the stage for this account by illustrating the rapid mobilization of Canadian forces in response to the unexpected onset of war. It describes how Canada, initially a non-military nation, quickly organized a large Expeditionary Force and transported troops to Europe, where they would face the horrors of trench warfare. The narrative captures the urgency and patriotic spirit that propelled thousands of Canadians from diverse backgrounds to enlist and fight for their Empire, despite lacking prior military experience. The author introduces significant military figures, their strategies, and the emotional and logistical obstacles faced by both soldiers and commanders as they braced for the challenges of combat in the trenches of Flanders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Canada
653 _aCanada. Canadian Army
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46114
999 _c86953
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