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This book illustrates not only the challenges many junior officers faced during the Second World War, it also points to the enduring problem of living up to the image of an ideal middle-class male.

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Hayes’s deep research and extensive knowledge on the topic provides a nuanced appraisal of Canadian officers and their diverse wartime experiences. -- Matthew Barrett, Canadian War Museum * H-Net *

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 Foundations

2 Mobilization

3 Selection

4 Training

5 The Fighting Begins

6 Taking Stock

7 Negotiating Battle

8 Last Days

Conclusion

Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index

Crerars Lieutenants Inventing the Canadian Junior

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      Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
      Publication Date: 01/09/2017
      ISBN13: 9780774834834, 978-0774834834
      ISBN10: 0774834838
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book illustrates not only the challenges many junior officers faced during the Second World War, it also points to the enduring problem of living up to the image of an ideal middle-class male.

      Trade Review
      Hayes’s deep research and extensive knowledge on the topic provides a nuanced appraisal of Canadian officers and their diverse wartime experiences. -- Matthew Barrett, Canadian War Museum * H-Net *

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      1 Foundations

      2 Mobilization

      3 Selection

      4 Training

      5 The Fighting Begins

      6 Taking Stock

      7 Negotiating Battle

      8 Last Days

      Conclusion

      Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index

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