The Generals: The Canadian Army's Senior Commanders in the Second World War

J. L. Granatstein

University of Calgary Press, 2005 - History - 370 pages

Originally published in 1993, The Generals has received resounding praise for its relevance, depth, and scholarship. A detailed account of Canada's military at a crucial time in history, the book focuses on the personalities, politics and pressures that define Canada's involvement in WW2. By examining closely the remarkable individuals who fought and won WW2, this book will once again give Canadians an objective, unfiltered look at our leadership during this vital period in our military history. It is the only book of its kind on this subject and remains an invaluable resource for academics, policy makers and anyone interested in Canada's military history.

Contents

• the old army: 3
• Chapter 2 The Old Brigade: 28
• The God That Failed: 53
• Ambition Realized: 83
• Problems of Personality: 116
• Master of the Battlefield: 145
• Militia Successes: 179
• Soldiers and Politicians: 204
• Chapter 9 The Absence of Francophone Generals: 237
• Chapter 10 Conclusion: 258
• Appendix A General Officers in the Second World War: 269
• Appendix B Key Army Positions in Canada and Overseas: 272
• Appendix C Army Officer Ranks: 274
• NOTES: 275
• Selected List of Primary Sources: 354
• INDEX: 361
• Untitled: 371

About the author

J.L. Granatstein has established himself as the pre-eminent authority on the history of the Canadian military. He has published extensively in such areas as defence and foreign policy, Canadian-American relations, politics, and the public service. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Generals: The Canadian Army's Senior Commanders in the Second World War; Issue 1 of Beyond Boundaries: Canadian Defence And Strategic Studies, ISSN 1716-2645; Volume 1 of Beyond Boundaries: Canadian Defense and; Issue 1 of Beyond boundaries series
• Author: J. L. Granatstein
• Publisher: University of Calgary Press, 2005
• ISBN: 1552381765, 9781552381762
• Length: 370 pages
• Subjects: History / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-); History / Military / Canada