An Army of Never-Ending Strength
Author | : Arthur W. Gullachsen |
Publisher | : UBC Press |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2021-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780774864848 |
ISBN-13 | : 0774864842 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: An army may march on its stomach, but it needs more than hot dinners to fight. As Canadians battled through Northwest Europe in the Second World War, how did they reinforce their front lines? An Army of Never-Ending Strength provides detailed insight into the administration, structure, and troop and equipment levels of the First Canadian Army during 1944–45. Captain Arthur W. Gullachsen demonstrates the army’s effectiveness at reinforcing its combat units and draws a powerful conclusion. The administrative and logistical capability of the Canadian Army created a constant state of offensive strength, which made a marked contribution to eventual Allied victory.