Forgotten Victory

Forgotten Victory First Canadian Army and the Cruel Winter of 1944-45

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Publisher's Synopsis

During the winter of 1944–45, the western Allies desperately sought a strategy that would lead to Germany's quick defeat. After much rancorous debate, the Allied high command decided that First Canadian Army would launch the pivotal offensive to win the war—an attack against the Rhineland, an area of Germany on the west bank of the Rhine. Winning this land would give them a launching point for crossing the river and driving into Germany's heartland. This was considered the road to victory. For those who fought, the names of battlegrounds such as Moyland Wood and the Hochwald Gap would forever call up memories of uncommon heroism, endurance and tragic sacrifice. Their story is one largely lost to the common national history of World War II. Forgotten Victory gives this important legacy back to Canadians.

Book information

ISBN: 9781771620413
Publisher: Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
Imprint: Douglas & McIntyre
Pub date:
DEWEY: 940.54213
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Weight: 921g
Height: 235mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 46mm