Author: BERCUSON, DAVID JAY
Title: Battalion of Heroes the Calgary Highlanders in World War II
Description: Calgary, AB: The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Funds Foundation, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0969461615. Illustrated by Map Endpapers. Only defects are short closed tear base of DJ spine and bookplate on half title page. ; A VG+ volume in a VG+ DJ. Dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. ; B&W Photographs; 9.1 X 6.6 X 1.1 inches; 297 pages; "From D-Day to the end of the war, the 1st Battalion, Calgary Highlanders suffered a greater number of casualties (killed and wounded) than any other infantry battalion in the Canadian army in Northwest Europe. The high casualties were the direct result of the battalion's oft repeated role as leading element in the campaigns of the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade.". Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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