Black, Dan
Old Enough to Fight
- ISBN 13:
- 9781459409552
- author:
- Black, Dan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lorimer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Between 15,000 and 20,000 underage youths served in Canada's armed forces during the First World War. They fought alongside their elders in some of the war's most significant battles, including Ypres, the Somme, Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge, and others. The authors' meticulous research has uncovered the stories of these young soldiers, who joined up for a range of reasons, from seeking adventure to escaping difficult home circumstances. Letters written by the boys themselves reveal their experiences, emotions, and struggles, while those from their parents provide a poignant glimpse into the concerns and love that accompanied them on the front lines. Meticulously researched and illustrated with photographs, paintings, and specially commissioned maps, this book brings Canadian military and social history to life in a fascinating and moving way.
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