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Loading... The Naval Service of Canada, 1910-2010: The Centennial Storyby Richard H. Gimblett
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. If you are looking for a quick lesson in Canadian Nay history, this is the companion for you. The photos and artwork are excellent and the text nicely covers the period of the Canadian navy's first 100 years. The information is first-rate and will give you a nice 'overall' look at the history of one of the world's most respected naval forces. It gives the reader just enough for them to want more which in my opinion is great as this book was not advertised as a 'tell all' history of the navy but instead is an overview of 100 years of naval service. ( ) no reviews | add a review
Commended for the 2009 Keith Matthews Award This lavishly illustrated commemorative volume chronicles the full century, 1910-2010, of the Canadian Navy as a proud national institution. Known Officially until 1968 as the Royal Canadian navy and since then as the Maritime Command of the Canadian Forces, the naval service of Canada has played an important role in the development and security of our nation. The foreword for this book is by Her Excellency Governor General Michaelle Jean (as commander-in-chief of the Canadian Forces) and the contributors are highly recognized authorities on their particular period. The contributors' comprehensive coverage, drawing upon a multitude of primary archival sources and secondary volumes by other authors, includes the originals of the Canadian Navy back to 1867, both world wars, the Korean conflict, the Cold War period, and a look at the navy of the future. There is also a section on naval war art. The result is a sweeping survey history that will appeal to a broad cross-section of readers, including those who love all things navy, navy veterans and their families, historians, and librarians. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)359.00971Social sciences Public Administration, Military Science Navy; Naval Science Biography; History By Place North America CanadaLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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