Canada's Hundred Days: With the Canadian Corps from Amiens to Mons, Aug. 8 - Nov. 11, 1918. Part 4, Valenciennes to Mons
by John Frederick Bligh Livesay
'Canada's Hundred Days: With the Canadian Corps from Amiens to Mons, Aug. 8 - Nov. 11, 1918. Part 4, Valenciennes to Mons' Summary
John Frederick Bligh Livesay's 'Canada's Hundred Days' offers a gripping firsthand account of the Canadian Corps' participation in the final, decisive phase of World War I. Following the Allied forces' strategic breakthrough of the German Hindenburg Line, the book vividly recounts the Canadians' crucial role in the subsequent pursuit of the retreating German army. Through detailed descriptions of battles, the book captures the ferocity and brutality of the final months of the war, highlighting the Canadian troops' unwavering courage and determination. Livesay's narrative provides a glimpse into the realities of trench warfare, the camaraderie amongst soldiers, and the immense sacrifices made for the cause of freedom. The book culminates in the dramatic liberation of Mons, the symbolic location where the war had begun four years prior, marking the end of the conflict and the beginning of a new era. 'Canada's Hundred Days' stands as a powerful testament to the bravery and resilience of the Canadian soldiers who fought for their country and for the cause of liberty.Book Details
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