Thirty Canadian V.Cs., 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918
Chronicles of Valor in World War IBy Theodore Goodridge Roberts, Robin Richards, Canadian War Records Office, Military Historian Stuart Martin
Length3h 11m
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In Thirty Canadian V.Cs., 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918, the anthology offers a poignant exploration into the heroism and valor exhibited by Canadians during pivotal moments of World War I. The collection is marked by a tapestry of narratives that vividly reconstructs the bravery of the thirty Canadian soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor for valor. With a blend of personal accounts, military records, and emotive narratives, the anthology immerses readers in the visceral realities of war, allowing them to traverse battlefields and witness acts of courage that transcend mere historical recounting. The contributing authors, including Theodore Goodridge Roberts and the Canadian War Records Office, bring an authoritative resonance to this collection, rendering voices that echo through time with historical precision and literary eloquence. Military historian Stuart Martin's contributions, alongside those of Robin Richards, are pivotal in bridging the factual with the interpretative, offering insights that align with Canadian literary traditions of war writing and historical reportage. These varied perspectives create a comprehensive lens through which the courage and sacrifices of these soldiers are not merely remembered but indelibly celebrated. This volume is indispensable for readers seeking a multifaceted examination of valor in conflict. It offers an opportunity to explore sharp socio-history and personal stories crafted through diverse styles and perspectives. The anthology stands as a crucial dialogue platform, engaging with diverse literary voices that deepen our understanding of the Canadian contributions to World War I, and serves as an essential resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of history alike.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LIEUTENANT FREDERICK MAURICE WATSON HARVEY, LORD STRATHCONA'S HORSE.
2PRIVATE WILLIAM JOHNSTONE MILNE, 16TH BATTALION
3LANCE-SERGEANT ELLIS WELWOOD SIFTON, 18TH BATTALION
4LIEUTENANT ROBERT GRIERSON COMBE, 27TH BATTALION
5CAPTAIN WILLIAM AVERY BISHOP, R.F.C. (LATE CANADIAN CAVALRY).
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6PRIVATE J. G. PATTISON, 50TH BATTALION
7PRIVATE HARRY BROWN, 10TH BATTALION
8COMPANY SERGEANT-MAJOR ROBERT HANNA, 29TH BATTALION
9SERGEANT FREDERICK HOBSON, 20TH BATTALION
10PRIVATE MICHAEL JAMES O'ROURKE, 7TH BATTALION
11CAPTAIN OKILL MASSEY LEARMONTH, 2ND BATTALION
12CORPORAL FILIP KONOWAL, 47TH BATTALION
13PRIVATE THOMAS WILLIAM HOLMES, 4TH CANADIAN MOUNTED RIFLES
14LIEUTENANT (ACTING CAPTAIN) CHRISTOPHER PATRICK JOHN O'KELLY, 52ND BATTALION
15CAPTAIN (ACTING MAJOR) GEORGE RANDOLPH PEARKES, M.C., 5TH C.M.R.
16LIEUTENANT ROBERT SHANKLAND, 43RD BATTALION
17PRIVATE CECIL JOHN KINROSS, 49TH BATTALION
18LIEUTENANT HUGH MACKENZIE, CANADIAN MACHINE GUN CORPS
19SERGEANT GEORGE HARRY MULLIN, M.M., P.P.C.L.I.
20PRIVATE JAMES PETER ROBINSON, 27TH BATTALION
21CORPORAL COLIN BARRON, 3RD BATTALION
22LIEUTENANT HARCUS STRACHAN, FORT GARRY HORSE
23LIEUTENANT GORDON MURIEL FLOWERDEW, LORD STRATHCONA'S HORSE
24THE END
25New Novels by the Leading Authors
26Captain Dieppe
27ANTHONY HOPE
28The Test
29SYBIL SPOTTISWOODE
30Claymore!
31A. HOWDEN SMITH
32The Green Jacket
33JENNETTE LEE
34Sunny Slopes
35ETHEL HUESTON
36The Wedding Gown of "'Ole Miss"
37GERTRUDE GRIFFITHS
38The Wife of a Hero
39NETTA SYRETT
40Simpson of Snells'
41WILLIAM HEWLETT
42The False Faces
43LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE
44Love in the Darkness
45MRS. SYDNEY GROOM
46Michael Good News
47MARGARET BAILLIE SAUNDERS
48Rotorua Rex
49J. ALLAN DUNN
50William—An Englishman
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