One of only fifty infantry battalions to see action with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, the 58th nevertheless had no official history. Second to None tells the story of this important, yet forgotten, battalion. The soldiers who formed the 58th exemplified the ideal citizen soldiers and later evolved into the tough, battle-savvy veterans who destroyed the cream of the German Imperial Army and won battle honours. The author uses the men's letters and diaries and family oral histories to amplify the terse ...
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One of only fifty infantry battalions to see action with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, the 58th nevertheless had no official history. Second to None tells the story of this important, yet forgotten, battalion. The soldiers who formed the 58th exemplified the ideal citizen soldiers and later evolved into the tough, battle-savvy veterans who destroyed the cream of the German Imperial Army and won battle honours. The author uses the men's letters and diaries and family oral histories to amplify the terse account of the 58th's war diary, bringing to life once more the men who paid the price for freedom.
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Near Fine. The Fighting 58th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Paperback. The book is new and unread. FIRST EDITION. World War One-Canada. Illustrated. This book tells the story of this important, yet forgotten, battalion. 362 pages.
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Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" (CAD) 1st printing, no markings, hint of rubbing to cover corner tips, there are 2 faint smudges to page 66 (possibly a manufacturing fault) otherwise Near Fine. Wraps, 362pp, index, map, B&W photos. This is ahistory of this imporatant, yet forgotten battalion of WWI. The soldiers who formed the 58th exemplified the ideal citizen soldiers and later evolved into the battle-savvy veterans who destroyed the cream of the German Imperial Army and won battle hnours. (1.9 JM LVR 202/a2.
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Very Good. Size: 96x8x144; Inside Text Has No Remarks Or Highlights. 362 Pages With The Index. With The Index Clean No Remarks Or Highlights Inside. Paperback. Signed "To Morris, Kevin R. Shackleton 2006 02 11" At The Title Page. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.
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New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from US! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 362 p. Contains: Unspecified.