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Autore |
Roy Reginald H. <1922-2013.> |
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Titolo |
For most conspicuous bravery : a biography of Major-General George R. Pearkes, V.C., through two world wars / / Reginald H. Roy |
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Vancouver : , : University of British Columbia Press, , 1977 |
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©1977 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-22686-3 |
9786613226860 |
0-7748-5795-1 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (419 pages) : illustrations, plates |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Generals - Canada |
Statesmen - Canada |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Maps and Illustrations Preface 1. Prelude 2. Homesteading 3. Constable Pearkes -- R.N.W.M.P. 4. On Active Service 5. For Most Conspicuous Bravery 6. Commanding Officer 7. On Staff in Western Canada 8. Soldiering in the Twenties 9. Preparations for War 10. Forging the Weapon 11. Pacific Command 12. Frustration and Resignation 13. Member of Parliament 14. Defence Critic 15. Minister of National Defence 16. Hawks and Doves 17. Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Notes Bibliographical Note Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Set against the background of Canada's twentieth century transformation from a rural and agricultural society into an urban technological nation, General Pearkes's career makes a compelling biographical study. |
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