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Civilians at the Sharp End follows the story of the Civil Affairs branch through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany in 1944–45. Borys demonstrates that while the Canadian Army was indeed concerned for the welfare of civilians, military operations took priority over civilian needs.



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“The first book on Canada’s role in Civil Affairs, Civilians at the Sharp End describes an important and neglected aspect of the campaign to liberate northwestern Europe and goes well beyond the official history, particularly in regard to the channel ports and Belgium.” Terry Copp, Wilfrid Laurier University.


“A solid contribution to Canadian military history and to any study of Civil Affairs/Military Government in wartime.” Journal of Military History

Civilians at the Sharp End First Canadian Army

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      Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/02/2021
      ISBN13: 9780228006497, 978-0228006497
      ISBN10: 022800649X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Civilians at the Sharp End follows the story of the Civil Affairs branch through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany in 1944–45. Borys demonstrates that while the Canadian Army was indeed concerned for the welfare of civilians, military operations took priority over civilian needs.



      Trade Review

      “The first book on Canada’s role in Civil Affairs, Civilians at the Sharp End describes an important and neglected aspect of the campaign to liberate northwestern Europe and goes well beyond the official history, particularly in regard to the channel ports and Belgium.” Terry Copp, Wilfrid Laurier University.


      “A solid contribution to Canadian military history and to any study of Civil Affairs/Military Government in wartime.” Journal of Military History

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