Cyprus 1974 "This Ain't No Picnic, It's War" : The Combat Diary of Al Gaudet, Canadian Peacekeeper - Lauruer Military History Series

Al Gaudet (author), David A. Kielstra (editor), Laurier Centre for Military, Strategic and Disarmament Studies (associated with work)

Paperback (30 Apr 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Cyprus 1974: ""This Ain't No Picnic, It's War"" is the edited personal diary of Alain Gaudet, a twenty-two-year-old paratrooper with the Canadian Forces in a peacekeeping role in Nicosia, Cyprus. The diary is a fascinating look at daily life from the soldiers' viewpoint. It gives the reader insight into the challenges and frustrations of a solider in combat, how he deals with the loss of friends and compatriots, and the extremes of emotions on display in a war zone.

Book information

ISBN:	9781926804033
Publisher:	Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Imprint:	Laurier Centre for Military, Strategic and Disarmament Studies
Pub date:	30 Apr 2010
DEWEY:	355.3570971
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	87
Weight:	160g
Height:	227mm
Width:	153mm
Spine width:	6mm