Overview
During the Second World War, Canadians found themselves behind enemy lines in Europe and Asia. Not all were ill-fated airmen, shot down in the fury of battle. In fact, some were there by design. As volunteers who risked their lives in extremely hazardous assignments, almost one hundred Canadians served the Allied forces by passing as locals in occupied countries. At the behest of two secret British services, these men made language and custom their costumes and wove themselves into the social fabric of France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Burma, Malaya, and Sarawak. As ""citizens"" of these countries, they were uniquely positioned to assist resistance groups in sabotage and ambush missions, and to smuggle Allied airmen out of the occupied territories. Quiet heroes of the war, these bold Canadians helped to make the brutal and unrelenting warfare of the underground a potent weapon in the Allied arsenal. Out of print for more than two decades, this bestselling book recognizes the unique contribution of these individuals to the underground war effort in WWII. It is also a study of unstinting personal courage in the face of overwhelming odds. Military and Canadian historians, veterans, and anyone interested in this fascinating piece of Canada's past will appreciate MacLaren's engaging, well-researched account.
Full Product Details
Author: Roy MacLaren
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Imprint: University of British Columbia Press
Edition: New edition
Weight: 0.500kg
ISBN: 9780774811002
ISBN 10: 0774811005
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 21 April 2004
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
An intensely interesting account of an unusual and little-known aspect of Canada's fighting men overseas. * Canadian Historical Review * This softbound tome provides an insight on an often overlooked areas of World War II history. It has intrigue, danger, suspense, and a bit of humor. Anyone wishing to learn more of the behind the scenes stories of World War II will find it interesting. -- Larry S. Sterett, Contributing Editor * Gun Week * Documents yet another stage in Canada's reluctant coming of age. * The Globe and Mail * A rattling adventure yarn. * Vancouver Sun *
A rattling adventure yarn. Vancouver Sun Documents yet another stage in Canada's reluctant coming of age. The Globe and Mail This softbound tome provides an insight on an often overlooked areas of World War II history. It has intrigue, danger, suspense, and a bit of humor. Anyone wishing to learn more of the behind the scenes stories of World War II will find it interesting. -- Larry S. Sterett, Contributing Editor Gun Week An intensely interesting account of an unusual and little-known aspect of Canada's fighting men overseas. Canadian Historical Review
This softbound tome provides an insight on an often overlooked areas of World War II history. It has intrigue, danger, suspense, and a bit of humor. Anyone wishing to learn more of the behind the scenes stories of World War II will find it interesting. -- Larry S. Sterett, Contributing Editor * Gun Week * An intensely interesting account of an unusual and little-known aspect of Canada's fighting men overseas. * Canadian Historical Review * Documents yet another stage in Canada's reluctant coming of age. * The Globe and Mail * A rattling adventure yarn. * Vancouver Sun *
Author Information
The Honourable Roy MacLaren, a graduate of the Universities of British Columbia, Toronto, and Cambridge, was a diplomat, businessman, and Member of Parliament. He was Minister of State (Finance), Minister of National Revenue, and Minister of International Trade. He is the author of four other books on Canadian military and political subjects.
