Book Information
- Series: Amazing Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 4 July 2006
- Copyright Year: 2006
- ISBN: 9781554390090
- Page Count: 112
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
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Digital (ePub)
9781552778098
$12.99 CAD
Unsung Heroes of the Canadian Army
Incredible Tales of Courage and Daring During World War II
by Cynthia Faryon
The quiet heroes featured in this book faced danger and atrocity. With courage and audacity they fought for their lives - and they fought for ours. Relive the events that influenced the outcome of World War II and meet the heroes who helped shape life as we know it today.
With a completely selfless indifference to enemy fire, the quiet heroes featured in this book faced danger and atrocity. With courage and audacity they fought for their lives - and they fought for ours. From the whistling of enemy shells and pounding of explosives come these inspiring stories of friendship, loyalty, determination, and bravery. Relive the events that influenced the outcome of World War II and meet the heroes who helped shape life as we know it today.
About the Author
Cynthia Faryon is an internationally published author and freelance writer residing in Victoria, B.C. Canadian born, she focuses her writing on Canadian content, covering topics such as travel, family issues, biography and history.
Subjects (BISAC)
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, HISTORY / Military / Canada, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General
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