The Crucible of War, 1939-1945 - The Official History of the Royal Canadian Air Force

The RCAF, with a total strength of 4061 officers and men on 1 September 1939, grew by the end of the war to a strength of more than 263,000 men and women. This important and well-illustrated new history shows how they contributed to the resolution of the most significant conflict of our time.

About the author

Brereton Greenhous is with General History, Department of National Defence, National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa.

Summary

The RCAF, with a total strength of 4061 officers and men on 1 September 1939, grew by the end of the war to a strength of more than 263,000 men and women. This important and well-illustrated new history shows how they contributed to the resolution of the most significant conflict of our time.

Product details

• Authors: Brereton Greenhous, Steven J Harris, Steven J. Harris, William C Johnston, William C. Johnston
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781487572365
• ISBN: 978-1-4875-7236-5
• No. of pages: 277
• Dimensions: 169 mm x 245 mm x 53 mm
• Weight: 1820 g
• Series: Heritage; HERITAGE
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration