Unsung Heroes of the Royal Canadian Navy
 

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  • Series: Amazing Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 14 December 2011
  • Copyright Year: 2011
  • ISBN: 9781551537658
  • Page Count: 144
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

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Unsung Heroes of the Royal Canadian Navy

Incredible Tales of Courage and Daring During World War II

by Cynthia Faryon

At the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of just 13 warships and about 3000 permanent and reserve members. By the war's end, however, it had grown into the third largest navy in the world. Together, they exceeded even the highest expectations of their allies.

At the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy consisted of just 13 warships and about 3000 permanent and reserve members. By the war's end, however, it had grown into the third largest navy in the world, with 365 warships and more than 100,000 personnel. The men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy came from all corners of Canada to fight in the sea war against the enemy. Together, they exceeded even the highest expectations of their allies.

About the Author

Cynthia Faryon is an internationally published author and freelance writer residing in Victoria, B.C. Canadian born, she focuses her writing on Canadian content, covering topics such as travel, family issues, biography and history.

Subjects (BISAC)

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, HISTORY / Military / Canada, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General

Subjects

Canadian History: Military and War, Canadian History: Nautical, Canadian Biography, Canadian Biography: Military, Canadian History

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