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Passchendaele: Canada's Triumph and Tragedy on the Fields of FlandersAn Illustrated History |
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| Format | Hardcover | |
| Catalogue No. | 978-1-55050-399-9 | |
| Pages | 48 | |
| Language | English only | |
| Price | $19.95 | |
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Written by Norman Leach. Published by Coteau Books, 2008. Description: |
| This thoroughly
illustrated, readily accessible account of the Battle of Passchendaele tells
the story of Canada's triumph and tragedy in the War to End All
Wars. When the Canadians were called to the front line in the fall of 1917, the battle for Flanders had become a stalemate. Repeated assaults by the Allied armies had gained nothing while costing tens of thousands of lives. Sixteen days later, the Canadians had accomplished what many had believed to be impossible. They had prevailed – and written a defining chapter of the nation's history with their courage and their blood. The Canadians seized Passchendaele, succeeding where all others had failed, and displaying high standards of leadership, staff work and training. The Corps had suffered 16,000 casualties; nine Victoria Crosses were awarded to acknowledge the extraordinary heroism. Though the actual value of the campaign is debated to this day, one thing is certain: Canadians had been tested against the worst horrors of the Great War, and they had proven their valour. About the author: Norman Leach is a historian, freelance writer and professional speaker based in Calgary, Alberta. Most recently, he served as historical advisor on the Paul Gross epic Canadian war film Passchendaele. |
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