Seven Battles, 1758-1945
Edited by Donald E. Graves
“Military history as it should be written; sound in reasoning, precise in detail and firmly placed within the relevant political, military and social contexts. It incorporates the testimony of private and general and does not shirk, where necessary, from passing judgement or according praise.” Michael Cessford, Canadian Military History, Autumn 2000. The battles:
- Ticonderoga, 1758. The French defeat the English – Ian M. McCulloch
- Queenston Heights, 1812. Brock defeats an American invasion – Robert Malcomson
- Ridgeway, 1866. Fenians invade the Niagara – Brian A. Reid
- Leliefontein, 1900. Gallant rearguard action in the Boer War – Brian A. Reid
- Moreuil Wood, 1918. Rare and disastrous cavalry action in the First World War – John R. Grodzinski & Michael R. McNorgan
- Le Mesnil-Patry, 1944. Enthusiasm and courage unavailing in the face of the Waffen SS – Michael R. McNorgan
- Kapelsche Veer, 1945. Unnecessary and costly fight for a boggy Dutch island – Donald E. Graves.
More Fighting for Canada:
Five Battles, 1760-1944
Edited by Donald E. Graves
This is the second book in a series devoted to battles fought either to defend Canada or by Canadians overseas on behalf of their nation. Like Fighting for Canada, it emphasizes the tactical level of war, the “sharp end,” and is treasured by readers of military history. The battles:
- Sillery, 1760. The French win the last battle at Quebec – Ian M. McCulloch
- Cut Knife Hill, 1885. The Cree nation under Chief Poundmaker, surprises a Canadian force – Robert Caldwell
- Paardeberg, 1900. Royal Canadian Regiment attacks across open ground swept by rifle fire – bravery or stupidity? – Brian A. Reid
- Iwuy, 1918. Canadian cavalry and armour encounter a stubborn German rearguard near the village of Iwuy – Michael R. McNorgan
- Melfa Crossing, 1944. Canadians make a surprise crossing of the heavily-defended Melfa River, winning a VC – John R. Grodzinski