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Perspectives on the Canadian Way of War

Serving the National Interest

by (author) Bernd Horn

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2006
Category
Canada, General, General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781550026122
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $50.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781550029017
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $11.99

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Description

Contrary to popular opinion, this nation has always consciously and consistently utilized military force to further its security, as well as its economic and political well-being. Despite the best of intentions to aid others, the reality is that military force has most often been used to serve the national interest in ways that were not always altruistic but rather to serve practical political purpose.

In the final analysis, the Canadian military experience has been integral to creating the advanced, affluent, and vibrant nation that exists today. This collection of essays, written by such noted historians and authors as Douglas Delaney, Stephen J. Harris, Ronald Haycock, Michael Hennessy, Bernd Horn, and Sean Maloney, spans the entirety of the Canadian military experience and underlines the reality that the government has consistently used its armed forces to achieve political purpose. More often than not, the "Canadian way of war" has been a direct reflection of circumstance and political will.

About the author

Colonel Bernd Horn, an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer, is currently chief of staff of the Land Forces Development and Training System. Dr. Horn is also an adjunct professor of history at the Royal Military College and has authored, co-authored, or edited 28 books. Some of his recent publications are Fortune Favours the Brave and Show No Fear. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.

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Editorial Reviews

"For an all-encompassing view of how our military's efforts have helped Canada become the nation it is, this work is a must read."

The Globe and Mail

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