Publisher's Synopsis
""Maple Leaf Up, Maple Leaf Down: The Story Of The Canadians In The Second World War"" is a comprehensive account of Canada's involvement in World War II, written by acclaimed military historian Peter Simonds. The book covers the entire period of the war, from the early days of Canadian involvement in the European theatre to the final battles in the Pacific. The author provides a detailed overview of the Canadian military's contribution to the war effort, including their role in key battles such as Dieppe, Normandy, and the liberation of the Netherlands. Simonds also explores the experiences of individual soldiers, sailors, and airmen, drawing on personal accounts and diaries to bring their stories to life. Throughout the book, the author provides insight into the political and social context of the war, and the impact it had on Canada and its people. ""Maple Leaf Up, Maple Leaf Down"" is a richly detailed and engaging account of Canada's contribution to one of the most significant events of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
