Rcn In Retrospect 1910 1968
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Rcn In Retrospect 1910 1968
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Author : James A. Boutilier
language : en
Publisher: UBC Press
Release Date : 2011-11-01
Rcn In Retrospect 1910 1968 written by James A. Boutilier and has been published by UBC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-01 with History categories.
This tribute to a proud service surveys the history of the Royal Canadian Navy from its inception in 1910 to its demise in 1968. Although established as a declaration of Canada's independence from the imperial fleet, the RCN was the child of the Royal Navy. Its first ships were RN cast-offs, and for the next forty years officers trained in the British fleet -- their 'big ship time.' From these modest beginnings, the book deals with such related issues as the problem of imperial defense, the development of a naval service with a Canadian identity, and the evolution of a Canadian naval engineering capacity.
The Rcn In Retrospect 1910 1968
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Author : James A. Boutilier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982-01-01
The Rcn In Retrospect 1910 1968 written by James A. Boutilier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982-01-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This tribute to a proud service surveys the history of the RoyalCanadian Navy from its inception in 1910 to its demise in 1968.Although established as a declaration of Canada's independence fromthe imperial fleet, the RCN was the child of the Royal Navy. Its firstships were RN cast-offs, and for the next forty years officers trainedin the British fleet -- their 'big ship time.' From thesemodest beginnings, the book deals with such related issues as theproblem of imperial defense, the development of a naval service with aCanadian identity, and the evolution of a Canadian naval engineeringcapacity.
The Necessary War Volume 1
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Author : Tim Cook
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Release Date : 2014-09-09
The Necessary War Volume 1 written by Tim Cook and has been published by Penguin Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-09 with History categories.
Co-winner of the 2014-2015 Charles P. Stacey Award Tim Cook, Canada’s leading war historian, ventures deep into World War Two in this epic two-volume story of heroism and horror, of loss and longing, sacrifice and endurance. Written in Cook’s compelling narrative style, this book shows in impressive detail how soldiers, airmen, and sailors fought—the evolving tactics, weapons of war, logistics, and technology. It gauges Canadian effectiveness against the skilled enemy whom they confronted in battlefields from 1939 to 1943, from the sweltering heat of Sicily to the frigid North Atlantic, and from the urban warfare of Ortona to the dark skies over Germany. The Necessary War examines the equally important factors of morale, discipline, and fortitude of the Canadian citizen-soldiers. The war was an engine of transformation for Canada. With a population of fewer than twelve million, Canada embraced its role as an arsenal of democracy, exporting war supplies, feeding its allies, and raising a million-strong armed forces that served and fought in nearly every theatre of war. The nation was mobilized like never before in the fight to preserve the liberal democratic order. The six-year-long exertion caused disruption, provoked nationwide industrialization, ushered in changes to gender roles, exacerbated the tension between English and French, and forged a new sense of Canadian identity. Canadians were willing to bear almost any burden and to pay the ultimate price in the pursuit of victory. As with his award-winning two-volume series on WWI, Tim Cook uses original sources, letters from soldiers, rare documents, and maps of battlefields to illustrate the contributions and sacrifices made by what is often called the greatest generation. Magisterial in its scope, The Necessary War illuminates Canada’s past as never before. From the Western Front to the home front, Canadians served many roles in a war that had to be fought and won.
Naval Power In The Twentieth Century
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Author : N.A.M. Rodger
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-07-27
Naval Power In The Twentieth Century written by N.A.M. Rodger and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-27 with Political Science categories.
It is a century since Mahan and his disciples taught the world that a battlefleet was indispensable to a great power. Great and not so great powers still keep powerful navies today, but we have no generally-accepted principles to explain why. In this book historians and naval officers from Britain, the United States and other countries study the use of naval power over a century, and ask what it is for, and what it can do. It will be essential reading for modern historians, policy-makers and strategists.
Maritime History At The Crossroads
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Author : Frank Broeze
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2017-10-18
Maritime History At The Crossroads written by Frank Broeze and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-18 with History categories.
This volume seeks to critically review the contemporary state of maritime historiography, as it stands at the volume’s publication date of 1995. The volume is comprised of thirteen essays, each focused on the recent research into the maritime concerns of a particular geographical location, listed as follows: Australia; Canada; China; Denmark; Germany; Greece; Ibero-America; India; the Netherlands; the Ottoman Empire; Spain; the United States; and a final chapter concerning historians and maritime labour in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. One concern made evident by the collection is the lack of stable identity and cohesive aims within maritime history, the subject holds many conflicting definitions and concepts. The purpose of this volume is to explore the recent developments in maritime history, plus the growth of scholarly interest, to provide a ‘beacon and stimulus for future work’ and to clearly direct and define maritime historiography toward a solid position in the field of history.
The Admirals
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Author : Michael Whitby
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2006-01-21
The Admirals written by Michael Whitby and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-21 with History categories.
The Admirals: Canada’s Senior Naval Leadership in the Twentieth Century fills an important void in the history of Canada’s navy. Those who carry the burden of high command have a critical niche in not only guiding the day-to-day concerns of running an armed service but in ensuring that it is ready to face the challenges of the future. Canada’s leading naval historians present analytical articles on the officers who led the navy from its foundation in 1910 to the unification in 1968. Six former Maritime Commanders provide personal reflections on command. The result is a valuable biographical compendium for anyone interested in the history of the Canadian Navy, the Canadian Forces, or military and naval leadership in general.
Naval War College Review
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Author : Naval War College (U.S.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Naval War College Review written by Naval War College (U.S.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with International relations categories.
Tracking The Axis Enemy
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Author : Alan Harris Bath
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Tracking The Axis Enemy written by Alan Harris Bath and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
Former US naval intelligence officer Bath describes how his own area (before he was in it) was as responsible as Allied warships in the successful 1942-43 campaign against German U-boats known as the Battle of the Atlantic. He describes the cooperation at all levels, in all theaters of war, and at all points in the cycle from gathering through analysis to dissemination. He also considers the naval intelligence in the South Pacific, throughout highlighting the contributions of Britain and other Commonwealth states. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Politics Of Procurement
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Author : Aaron Plamondon
language : en
Publisher: UBC Press
Release Date : 2010-07-01
The Politics Of Procurement written by Aaron Plamondon and has been published by UBC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-01 with History categories.
In 1993, Canada’s Liberal Party cancelled an order to replace the navy’s Sea King helicopter. It claimed that the Tory plan was too expensive, but the cancellation itself actually cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Aaron Plamondon connects this incident to the larger evolution of defence procurement in Canada, revealing that partisan politics, rather than a desire to increase the military’s capabilities, have driven the military procurement process. This saga of the government playing havoc with weapons acquisition offers an explanation for, and clues for resolving, the under-equipped state of Canada’s military.
Very Special Intelligence
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Author : Patrick Beesly
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2015-06-02
Very Special Intelligence written by Patrick Beesly and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-02 with History categories.
Operational Intelligence Centre was the nerve centre of the British Admiralty in World War II, dedicated to collecting, analyzing and disseminating information from every possible source which could throw light on the intentions and movements of German naval and maritime forces. OIC labored tirelessly, despite early disappointments, to supply the Navy and RAF with the intelligence that would enable them to defeat Hitler and his admirals. Patrick Beesly, an insider drawing on considerable personal knowledge, reveals, in full, the compelling story of OIC. He throws light on dramatic episodes such as the hunt for the Bismarck; the tragedy of Convoy PQ17; the long war against the U-boats; and on many other significant events critical to the course of the war. Very Special Intelligence, here presented with a new Introduction which sets the work in context and takes account of new research, is the fascinating story of an organization which contributed so much to Allied success.