At the Sharp End Volume One: Canadians Fighting the Great War 1914-1916

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pp. 598,   “The first comprehensive history of Canadians in WWI in forty years, and already hailed as the definitive work on Canadians in the Great War, At the Sharp End covers the harrowing early battles of 1914—16. Tens of thousands, and then hundreds of thousands, died before the generals and soldiers found a way to break the terrible stalemate of the front. Based on eyewitness accounts detailed in the letters of ordinary soldiers, Cook describes the horrible struggle, first to survive in battle, and then to drive the Germans back. At the Sharp End provides both an intimate look at the Canadian men in the trenches and an authoritative account of the slow evolution in tactics, weapons, and advancement. Featuring never-before-published photographs, letters, diaries, and maps, this recounting of the Great War through the soldiers’ eyes is moving, engaging, and thoroughly engrossing.” previous owners embossed stamp on dedicatory page

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ISBN 0143055925
ISBN13 9780143055921
Number of pages 598
Original Title At the Sharp End Volume One: Canadians Fighting the Great War 1914-1916
Published Date 2007
Book Condition Good
Jacket Condition No dustjacket
Binding paperback
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication Toronto
Edition First edition
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pp. 598,   “The first comprehensive history of Canadians in WWI in forty years, and already hailed as the definitive work on Canadians in the Great War, At the Sharp End covers the harrowing early battles of 1914—16. Tens of thousands, and then hundreds of thousands, died before the generals and soldiers found a way to break the terrible stalemate of the front. Based on eyewitness accounts detailed in the letters of ordinary soldiers, Cook describes the horrible struggle, first to survive in battle, and then to drive the Germans back. At the Sharp End provides both an intimate look at the Canadian men in the trenches and an authoritative account of the slow evolution in tactics, weapons, and advancement. Featuring never-before-published photographs, letters, diaries, and maps, this recounting of the Great War through the soldiers’ eyes is moving, engaging, and thoroughly engrossing.” previous owners embossed stamp on dedicatory page

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Weight 1.4 kg