Canadian Army at War - Couverture souple

Chappell, Mike

 
9780850456004: Canadian Army at War

Synopsis

Throughout the twentieth century, Canadian armies participated in the worlds major conflicts, from the Boer War at the dawn of the century, to the Korean War in the 1950s.

As part of the British empire, Canada supported Britain in South Africa, and came to the aid of the Allies in both world wars. This book chronicles the development of the Canadian Army and the legendary achievements of a nation which might have justifiably stayed aloof from the quarrels of others.

As both author and illustrator, Mike Chappell paints an engaging picture of the history, equipment and uniforms of the Canadian Army.

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À propos de l?auteur

Mike Chappell comes from an Aldershot family with British Army connections stretching back several generations. He enlisted in the Royal Hampshire Regiment in 1952 and retired in 1974, as RSM of the 1st Battalion, the Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). He began painting military subjects in 1968 and has gained worldwide popularity as a military illustrator. Mike has illustrated many books for Osprey.

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