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Maple Leaf Up, Maple Leaf Down: The Story of the Canadians in the Second World War

Maple Leaf Up, Maple Leaf Down: The Story of the Canadians in the Second World War

Simonds, Peter

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1258889579
ISBN13: 9781258889579
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Maple Leaf Up, Maple Leaf Down: The Story Of The Canadians In The Second World War is a comprehensive account of Canada's involvement in the Second World War. Written by renowned historian Peter Simonds, the book covers every aspect of Canada's contribution to the war effort, from the early days of the conflict to the final victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the war, including the Canadian Army's role in the Battle of Normandy, the Canadian Air Force's contribution to the bombing campaign against Germany, and the Canadian Navy's involvement in the Battle of the Atlantic. Simonds also covers the experiences of Canadian soldiers, sailors, and airmen in the various theaters of war, including Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.Throughout the book, Simonds provides a detailed and engaging narrative that brings to life the experiences of Canadian servicemen and women during the war. He also provides insight into the political and social context of Canada's involvement in the conflict, including the challenges faced by the country's leaders in mobilizing the nation for war.Overall, Maple Leaf Up, Maple Leaf Down is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Canada's involvement in the Second World War. Simonds' thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for history buffs and casual readers alike.This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.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.

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