Field Marshal Byng made many difficult decisions during World War I, bit never lost the affection of the average soldier.

Byng of Vimy, general and governor general

WILLIAMS, JEFFERY

Cooper

When, in August, 1944, the Allies broke out of Normandy, the world's attention became fixed on the dramatic British and American armoured thrusts toward the Rhine. The war in Europe seemed all but over. Far to the left, along the flank of the Allied Expeditionary Force, almost unnoticed, a battle was beginning on whose outcome hung not just victory but the possibility of disaster. Understrength, neglected by Montgomery and denied by Elsenhower the support which he had promised, First Canadian Army paid an appalling price in casualties to clear the Channel coast and open the great port of Antwerp. Commanded by General Harry Crerar, the Army contained not only Canadians, but, for most of the campaign, more British troops than the Eighth Army at Alamein. Poles, Americans, Dutch, Belgians, Czechs and French served in it and were partnered in all their operations by the equally international No. 84 Group, RAF. Their hard-won success in clearing the banks of the Scheldt and in capturing Walcheren Island was followed four months later by victory in the Rhineland. There, with almost every one of Montgomery's British Divisions under command, they smashed the best of what remained of the German Army and, with it, Hitler's last hope of defending the Rhine. The way was open for the Allies into the heart of the Reich. In the war's final phase, most of Crerar's British divisions were replaced by Canadian formations newly arrived from their arduous campaign in Italy. Striking north and west after crossing the Rhine, they liberated Holland and drove east- ward into the heavily defended area of Germany. At war's end they had reached the Weser and were closing on the great naval bases of Emden and Wilhemshaven. Jeffery Williams won wide acclaim for his definitive biography of Viscount Byng of Vimy. He brings the same assured touch to this lively and fast-moving account of a crucial aspect of the battle for North-West Europe which hitherto been largely neglected by historians.

The long left flank: The hard fought way to the Reich, 1944-1945

History

Americas

Stoddart

Originally formed in 1914, this distinguished Canadian regiment served in both World Wars, Korea, and many U.N. missions.

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Famous regiments)

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Engineering

Leo Cooper

In 1914 Hamilton Gault founded Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, which went on to become one of Canada's most distinguished regiments.

FIRST IN THE FIELD: Gault of the Patricia's

Pen_and_Sword

When in August, 1944, the Allies broke out of Normandy, the world's attention became fixed on the dramatic British and American armoured thrusts into the Rhine. The war in Europe seemed all but over. Far to the left, along the flank of the Allied Expeditionary Force, almost unnoticed, a battle was beginning on whose outcome hung not only victory but the possibility of disaster Under-strength, neglected by Montogomery and denied by Eisenhower the supposed which he had promised, First Canadian Army paid an appalling price in casualties to clear the Channel coast and open up the great port of Antwerp. Commanded by General Harry Crerar, the army contained not only Canadians, but, for most of the campaign, more British troops then the Eighth Army at Alamein. Poles, Americans, Dutch, Belgians, Czechs and French served in it and were partnered in all their operations by the equally international No. 84 Group, RAF. Their hard-won success in clearing the banks of the Scheldt and in capturing Walcheren Island was followed four months later by victory in the Rhineland. There, with almost every one of Montgomery's British Divisions under command, they smashed the best of what remained of the German Army and, with it, Hitler's last hope of defending the Rhine. The way was open for the Allies into the heart of the Reich. In the war's final phase, most of Crerar's British divisions were replaced with by Canadian formations newly arrived from their arduous campaign in Italy. Striking north and west after crossing the Rhine, they liberated Holland and drove east-ward into the heavily defended area of Germany. At war's end they had reached the Weser and were closing on the great naval bases of Emden and Wilhemshaven. Jeffery Williams won wide acclaim for his definitive biography Viscount Byng of Vimy. He brings the same assured touch to this lively and fast-moving account of a crucial aspect of the battle for North-West Europe which has hitherto been largely neglected by historians.

The Long Left Flank: The Hard Fought Way to the Reich, 1944-1945

Military

Field-Marshal the Viscount Byng of Vimy did not fit into a conventional mold in the Army, as Governor-General of Canada, or as Commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police. Few officers commanded more widespread affection from their troops and none knew them and treated them with such respect as he did.Beginning with dramatic reforms in dress and living conditions of his own regiment, the 10th Royal Hussars, he consistently watched over the welfare of his men. Following the desperate Ypres battles of 1914–15, he was sent to Gallipoli to revive a falling enterprise but instead, in the face of Kitchener’s and Churchill’s opposition, called for it to be abandoned. He then planned one of the most successful withdrawals in the history of war.Ever seeing new ways to win, Byng led the Canadian Corps to the capture of Vimy Ridge and the Third Army in the first major tank battle at Cambrai. In 1918 he commanded the largest of Britain’s field armies in the final victory campaign.As Governor-General of Canada, he became something of a Canadian nationalist, promoting national unity and advocating the adoption of a Canadian flag. He was central to the infamous ‘King-Byng’ crisis of 1926 and the growing debate over Canada’s role in the British Empire.Finally at the age of sixty-six and fighting a wasting illness, Byng was summoned to reform the Metropolitan Police. In a remarkably short time he brought that organization into the twentieth century.With Byng of Vimy, Jeffery Williams has written the definitive biography of an innovative and energetic soldier and statesman.

Byng of Vimy: General and Governor General

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Pen and Sword Military

Far From Home recounts the life of a soldier who grew up in 1920s Calgary and became an officer in the Canadian army who travelled the world. Williams offers a vivid retelling of growing up in Calgary during the Depression. Following the outbreak of war in 1939, Williams was sent to England as an untrained, but enthusiastic, amateur member of the Canadian army. During his thirty-three years in the army, Williams experienced wars in Europe and Korea and served in Canada, Germany, the United States, and England. With an uncanny memory, Williams tells tales of meeting various famous and unknown people of the twentieth century, including the Royal Family, John Diefenbaker, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Williams' transition from "the most untrained officer in the army" to an army officer at home in the Pentagon, along with the culture shock of moving from a relatively simple upbringing to the sophisticated life of an international officer, is told with great humour and rare insight into the human side of military life.

Far From Home: A Memoir of a Twentieth-Century Soldier (Legacies Shared (9))

University of Calgary Press

Far From Home recounts the life of a soldier who grew up in 1920s Calgary and became an officer in the Canadian army who travelled the world. Williams offers a vivid retelling of growing up in Calgary during the depression. Following the outbreak of war in 1939, Williams was sent to England as an untrained, but enthusiastic, amateur member of the Canadian army. During his thirty-three years in the army, Williams experienced wars in Europe and Korea and served in Canada, Germany, the United States, and England. With an uncanny memory, Williams tells tales of meeting various famous and unknown people of the twentieth century, including the Royal Family, John Diefenbaker, and Dwight D. Eisenhower, among others. Williams' transition from “the most untrained officer in the army” to an army officer at home in the Pentagon, along with the culture shock of moving from a relatively simple upbringing to the sophisticated life of an international officer, is told with great humour and rare insight into the human side of the military life.

Set in Ireland, the Carolinas, and the pirate-infested Caribbean waters of the 1700s, and inspired by actual historical accounts, this is the tale of Anne Bonney, the unlikely pirate who disguised herself as a man and fought side-by-side with a notorious band of rogues plundering ships around the Spanish Main.Pirate Spirit follows Bonney from her beginnings as an illegitimate child, to her volatile coming-of-age as a misbegotten aristocrat, rebellious daughter, and hot-tempered teen. But it is her transformation to a cutthroat pirate who pined for seafaring adventure, enduring love, and the lasting bonds of friendship that showcases Bonney's true spirit. Author Jeffery S. Williams provides insight into Bonney's relationships with the people closest to her-her mother and father, her guardian angel Edward, her friend Mary, and her husband James-and the vital roles each played in shaping her life.Rife with intrigue, poignancy, and humor, Pirate Spirit is a vivid portrayal of a young woman's odyssey from youth to adulthood as she seeks purpose and grace.

PIRATE SPIRIT: THE ADVENTURES OF ANNE BONNEY

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

iUniverse

I'm creating my poetry gumbo mix Poetry book of expressions For the whole wide-world To hear and read Objectively and summarized Through all my poetry writing, skills & ability Blessed by our God Almighty To be insightful and very delightful Through a repertoire of styles and creative poetic expressions Conveyed to all Poetry enthusiasts To enjoy for many generations. Jeffery Williams

Poetic Love Gumbo-Mix

Poetry

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Byng of Vimy, general and governor general

The long left flank: The hard fought way to the Reich, 1944-1945

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Famous regiments)

FIRST IN THE FIELD: Gault of the Patricia's

The Long Left Flank: The Hard Fought Way to the Reich, 1944-1945

Byng of Vimy: General and Governor General

Far From Home: A Memoir of a Twentieth-Century Soldier (Legacies Shared (9))

Far From Home: A Memoir of a Twentieth-Century Soldier (Legacies Shared (9))

PIRATE SPIRIT: THE ADVENTURES OF ANNE BONNEY

Poetic Love Gumbo-Mix