In honour of the brave men and women that serve and have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, and to honour the many who have given the ultimate sacrifice; we will be promoting books each day this week that shed light on what it is like to serve.
Today we honour those who served in more recent conflicts. Sadly, although more recent, these conflicts and the men and women who served in them are more often forgotten and less recognized.The lack of recognition and support our young veterans receive can make life difficult or even unbearable when they return home.
Please support all Canadians who serve our country, no matter how young or old they may be.
The titles selected today focus on the Korean War also known as the “The Forgotten War”, The Gulf War, and Peacekeeping in Croatia.
For the first time a book dedicated to the soft-skin and armoured vehicles used by the Canadian Army in this seldom studied conflict. Supported by a comprehensive text and photographs from private collections, the vehicles used in training at Fort Lewis and in combat in Korea are explored.
Thunder in the Morning Calm: The Royal Canadian Navy in Korea, 1950-1955
The outstanding contribution of the many Canadians who served with the United Nations peacekeeping force during the Korean Was has received little acknowledgment. The author’s account is from the vantage point of the lower deck; his experiences and those of his shipmates are testimony to the fact that those who served with the Royal Canadian Navy in Korea served admirably.
The Persian Excursion: The Canadian Navy in the Gulf War
This is a first-hand, inside account of the Canadian Navy action in the Gulf War. The Persian Excursion is the first comprehensive account that provides the reader a birds-eye view of the Canadian Navy undertaking a dangerous operation, 13,000 kilometres from home.
The Ghosts of Medak Pocket: The Story of Canada’s Secret War
In 1993, Canadian peacekeepers in Croatia were plunged into the most significant fighting Canada had seen since the Korean War. Faced with ferocious fighting and ethnic cleansing, their extraordinary heroism was covered up and forgotten when they returned home. The dark secrets of the Medak Pocket has driven many of these soldiers to despair, to homelessness and even suicide. Award-winning journalist Carol Off sheds like on these courageous soldiers and their untold stories.
We hope you are able to take time this week and reflect on the men and women that have served, and continue to serve our great nation.
Please check back with our site each day this week as we highlight some of our favourite books about the Canadian Armed Forces.
If you would like to read more about our Canadian Armed forces, past and present, please check out our Canadian Armed Forces section.
We’re always trying to add more new and out-of-print titles to our website. If you don’t see something you’re looking for email us at info@transportbooks.com, phone us at 416-744-7675, or drop by our store at 16 Elrose Avenue in Toronto.
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