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Canada has a rich and interesting military intelligence history, one that continues to grow at a rapidly expanding rate. Virtually everyone who has served in Canadian Military Intelligence has an incredible a story to tell, many of which you will find here. Out of Darkness—Light, Volume 3, has been compiled from a collection of Intelligence Reports, Intelligence Summaries and many other writings on the subject of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch. The history is told in the words of currently serving members of the Branch, and is primarily written for those who have been ‘in the trade’, so to speak. The story would be impossible to tell by just one person, since there are so many different viewpoints. The author is indebted to his colleagues in the trade for their contribution to this history, although it cannot be complete until the official secrets act permits a clearer picture to be told. Out of Darkness—Light, Volume 3, is intended to present the interested reader with at least a partial view of some of the military service that has been carried out by the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch for the years 1998 to 2005. E Tenebris Lux. ... Read more

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Command and leadership are very personal endeavours. The manner in which an individual commands others and exercises leadership speaks more to the character and personality of the individual in question than it does to the concept of command or leadership in and of themselves.

Intrepid Warriors takes an intimate look at a number of Canada's finest military commanders and leaders during the crucible of war. Collectively, the chapters in this volume offer invaluable insights into different command and leadership approaches, behaviours, and styles. They also reinforce the timeless truth that the character and presence of courageous leaders are critical to military outcomes, particularly during times of ambiguity, uncertainty, and chaos.

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Intrepid Warriors is a first-rate survey of character elements vital to military command
Colonel Bernd Horn presents Intrepid Warriors: Perspectives on Canadian Military Leaders, an anthology of essays by diverse authors, profiling notable Canadian military commanders. Especial attention is paid to those who distinguished themselves amid the dangerous fog of war. Offering insights into successful leadership styles, approaches, and behaviors, as well as emphasizing how crucial a courageous leader is to a successful military outcome, Intrepid Warriors is a first-rate survey of character elements vital to military command as well as of heroic individuals.
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They were the men who led our nation in war and peace. In world wars, they were the steady hands guiding our forces to victory; in peacekeeping, they helped to establish and preserve order.

Warrior Chiefs: Perspectives on Senior Canadian Military Leaders is the first book of a two-part series that examines the unique Canadian experience and outlook in regard to Generalship and the Art of the Admiral. ... Read more

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Drawing upon official documents and contemporary narratives, the author has written a fascinating account of the Red River Expeditions, bringing a fresh perspective to the story of Louis Reil in Manitoba, the Fenian Raid of 1871, and the military history of the Canadian federation. Any person interested in the history of Canada's armed forces or early Manitoba, will find this profusely illustrated and well-written book a source of new and fascinating information and definition. ... Read more

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Essential book for Canadian military history information.
Anyone with an interest in Canada's military history needs this book in their collection. Providing numerous bibliograhic information on books dealing with Canada's military history from 1867 to 1995. Divided intoarmy, naval, and airforce sections each then divided into year groupings;pre WW1, WW1, WW2, and post WW2.Although there afew misprints, and Imean very few, this book is an absolute necessity to both the casual readerand the serious researcher. ... Read more

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The historical relationships between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian military have evolved over the last four centuries. This unique volume traces the development of these associations from the early days of New France to the 21st century Arctic and highlights the important roles that Aboriginal people have played in the defence of the nation. ... Read more

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Deeply Disturbing
As an ex-soldier I must admit that I had little time for Scott Taylor and his endless self promotion (usually at the expense of the military's reputation). However I finally got around to reading this book.....And I have changed my mind (or perhaps I should start reading more books by Brian Nolan). While those of us in uniform could follow a lot of the scandals and see from our own perspective the corruption in the Forces, Tarnished Brass takes the reader through all the background and reveals the true rot at the top. What we only suspected, Taylor & Nolan reveal in a very disturbing amount of detail. I don't believe that much has changed since this book was first published in 1996....And perhaps that explains why morale is so low, and so many soldiers (myself included) simply walked away.
An excellent read.

Simply a rant
It is difficult to respect the opinion of a man like Scott Taylor who in his entire military career rose no higher than the rank of Private.His "professional" opinion of the inner world that exists in the command structure of the Canadian forces is simply invalid.

Tip of the iceberg
Taylor and Nolan reveal a Canadian Military hierarchy that has rotted from the top down. Their well researched and detailed expose illustrates the systemic corruption through a myriad of individual cases. The power andcontrolling influence of the normally invisible bureaucrats is shocking,but even more repugnant is the manner in which the Senior serving Officershave broken faith with the rank and file. Tarnished Brass is a verydisturbing read, but it is a work that should not be ignored.

An inside look at a once proud Canadian Organization
I've read Tarnished Brass once and am now reading it for a second time.The information given in this book is really shocking.In the pages of this book I have seen the Canadain Forces go from a proud, post world wartwo, army, to a low moral 'corporation.'I was appaled to find out thatofficers who have sworn loyalty, truth and courage to Canada, have all butforgotten these virtues, there only intrest being themselves.This book isan amazing look at the underbelly of the once proud Canadian Forces. ... Read more

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Thrills! Spills! Chills! And a big load `o' hooey!
Wow! What a spectacle! Granatstein's book takes us on a non-stop thrillride of political bungling, misallocation, misinterpretation, and ultimately neglect of Canada's armed forces. The sad thing is he's right on most accounts - Canada has willfully neglected her armed forces for a myriad of reasons over an extended period of time. This in itself is regrettable and I agree with Granatstein that it has seriously eroded the ability of Canada to defend herself and her interests, at least as a political entity.This neglect has likewise eroded Canada's importance as a peacekeeper nation.

But you'll have to forgive my idealism when I reject Granatstein's assertion that we need to kowtow to the United States in order to assert our sovereignty. Since when was it dependent on how well we conform to the imperial ambitions of our neighbours to the south anyhow? The "War on Terror" is turning out to be a total sham, wreathed in lies, racism, imperialist hubris, religious zealotry, and the seemingly inexhaustible capacity of the current US administration to be stupid. Furthermore, armed forces don't necessarily need to exist to "fight wars". What's wrong with relegating Canada's armed forces to a constabulary role? We have never fought wars of aggression or retribution, opting instead to come to the aid of those whose fates dictated their involvement in just such conflicts (Russia and the Boers notwithstanding). And much like the rousing of the sleeping giant, we've always managed to muster the resources necessary for the task at hand when it came to hand. The questionable spectre of Islamic terror is a poor excuse to gird for battle, especially given the fact that as of this date, we, at least directly, are in no way affected by it. Certainly the economic fallout is there, but neither bomb, nor anthrax, nor body count, nor "terror alert level" has made its way into the vernacular of daily life in Canada as yet.

Coincidence? Perhaps. Or is it something else? Perhaps it's our connection to Europe that has entrenched in us a love of social progress, or maybe we're just naïve. Whatever the reason, this is not, nor has it ever been, a nation of belligerents. It is a nation of the reticent - of people who love the fact that they can travel abroad without fear of recrimination, who can walk down streets without fear of gun-toting reactionaries at every doorstep, and who don't rely on weapons to settle our differences be they internal or external.That kind of national character is one I'd sooner project and foster globally than what Mr. Granatstein espouses.

Granatstein is as illuminating as ever
A very nice, readable volume.Grantstein's years of research in the field (not to mention his own military experience, which comes to the fore for the first time) have culminated in this very well done survey of how the Canadian military has evolved in the last 100 years.

The book is straightforward, written in simple language, and is logically laid out into several distinct "eras".He discusses both the military atttitudes of the time, and the policies of the government.He is even handed (for instance, he concedes many of the positive aspects of integration while at the same time identifying the harmful effects of Unification) and at the same time ruthless.

Unlike many critiques, Granatstein ends up with some constructive suggestions.Readers might like to compare and contrast his conclusions with those in TARNISHED BRASS, which also has a prescription for reviving the military.

The latest version of this book carries us up to Paul Martin's election victory and is therefore rather current.

Recommended, probably moreso than Bercuson's SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT which also covers the same topic, and much less muckracking that TARNISHED BRASS.

On the right track ... most of the time
Granatstein hits most of the right targets when assigning blame for the neglect, bordering on outright sabotage, of the Canadian military.
Pearson-era Defence Minister Paul Hellyer's bizarre unification experiment gets (almost) the scathing criticism it deserves, as does Trudeau's neglect of the military. And the morale-sapping myth of Canada as a nation of "peacekeepers" is exposed in all its fraudulent glory.
But Granatstein, like many of his opponents on the left, goes on to make that classic Canadian mistake of confusing a strong defence posture with greater continental integration. Make the military bigger, he says, while at the same time start cooperating more closely with Washington.
Granatstein seems not to consider the possibility that Canada needs a stronger military to safeguard Canadian interests abroad and sovereignty at home on its own terms, rather than to blindly support U.S. foreign policy. His critique of Jean Chretien for keeping Canada out of the U.S.-led blunder in Iraq, for example, now looks particularly ill-chosen in retrospect.
While sharing Granatstein's disgust at the damage and humiliation that politicians and bureaucrats have forced on Canada's military, one still can't help but wonder whether he really wants to save our military and restore its pride, or just set up a local recruiting depot for the U.S. military. Even most of the new equipment he suggests acquiring comes from the United States, with very little from Europe or Britain.
Nevertheless, this is a book that every Canadian should read. And let's hope Canada's army stays Canadian, complete with the regimental system, "leftenants" and a chain of command that ultimately stops in Canada. Or we could add Jack Granatstein to the list of those who helped kill Canada's military.

An important read
Jack Granatstein has captured the culprit who has seen the demise of the Canadian military... it was the Canadian public aided by a succession of elected officials and some careerist members in uniform. Mr. Granatstein does an outstanding job of explaining his choices of reasons why the Canadian Forces (CF) has fallen into a state of disrepair. Peacekeeping vice training and equiping the military for general combat has lulled the Canadian population into thinking that we have a ready band of do-gooders in uniform instead of a cohesive fighting force. Diefenbaker, Trudeau, Mulroney and Chretien - the latter being the worst of the bunch - all destroyed the foundations required to field a capable military force.
Mr. Granatstein does not espouse the need of a million person military nor does he say that the military requires all the bells and whistles our friends south of the border employ.His argument is simple: give the small military we have direction (through REAL leadership) and equip them with the tools they require to get the job done, whether it be supporting a coalition effort or an aid to civil power operation domestically. It should be noted that the book is not a collection of woes and complaints, it also provides some viable solutions to the issues faced by the CF.The only caviat he had placed on these solutions is that something has to be done NOW.
All in all, the book was an easy read and well argued,I urge all Canadians, whether they care about the military or not, to read this book and feel the pulse of the current state of the CF before it flat lines. ... Read more

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Commanding Canadians is the first comprehensive personal account – British or Canadian – that covers the entire inshore anti-U-boat campaign in European waters during the Second World War. Rescued from the archives, the diary of Commander Arthur Layard affords the reader insights into the experiences of command at sea against German naval forces. Far from a daily chronicle, this remarkably full and honest diary outlines Layard’s thoughts on his daily life and his naval career, including the strain and responsibility associated with command at sea in wartime.

As well as shedding light on the inshore anti-submarine campaign, the diary also discusses significant events, such as the invasions of North Africa and Normandy and convoys to Russia; encounters with important personalities; the sinking of submarines and his own command; and the final surrender of German U-boats.

A consummately well-researched work, Commanding Canadians will appeal to both naval scholars, as well as to general readers interested in military history. ... Read more

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Chapters: Canadian Fighter Aircraft 1960-1969, Canadian Military Trainer Aircraft 1960-1969, Canadian Military Transport Aircraft 1960-1969, Canadian Military Utility Aircraft 1960-1969, de Havilland Canada Dhc-6 Twin Otter, de Havilland Canada Dhc-5 Buffalo, Cf-101 Voodoo, Canadair Cf-104, Canadair Cf-5, Canadair Cl-41 Tutor, de Havilland Canada Dhc-3 Otter, Ch-113 Labrador, Canadair Cl-66. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 77. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The DHC-6 Twin Otter is a Canadian 20-passenger STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada and currently produced by Viking Air. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOL abilities and high rate of climb have made it a successful cargo, regional passenger airliner and MEDEVAC aircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has been popular with commercial skydiving operations, and it is used by the United States Army Parachute Team. Aerovias DAP DHC-6 Series 300 at Puerto Williams A Twin Otter making a normal landing approach in Queensland. First flight of the Series 400 technical demonstrator by Viking Air, October 1, 2008Development of the aircraft began in 1964, with the first flight on May 20, 1965. A twin-engined replacement for the single-engined Otter had been planned by de Havilland Canada. Twin engines not only provided improved safety but also allowed for an increase in payload while retaining the renowned STOL qualities. Design features included double slotted trailing edge flaps and ailerons that work in unison with the flaps to boost STOL performance. The availability of the 550 shp (410 kW) Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-20 propeller turbine engine in the early 1960s made the concept of a twin more feasible. To bush operators, the improved reliability of turboprop power and t...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=717467 ... Read more

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Canada has a rich and interesting military intelligence history, one that continues to grow at a rapidly expanding rate. Virtually everyone who has served in Canadian Military Intelligence has an incredible a story to tell, many of which you will find here. Out of Darkness—Light, Volume 3, has been compiled from a collection of Intelligence Reports, Intelligence Summaries and many other writings on the subject of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch. The history is told in the words of currently serving members of the Branch, and is primarily written for those who have been ‘in the trade’, so to speak. The story would be impossible to tell by just one person, since there are so many different viewpoints. The author is indebted to his colleagues in the trade for their contribution to this history, although it cannot be complete until the official secrets act permits a clearer picture to be told. Out of Darkness—Light, Volume 3, is intended to present the interested reader with at least a partial view of some of the military service that has been carried out by the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch for the years 1998 to 2005. E Tenebris Lux. ... Read more

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Recounts more than a century of women's service in the Canadian military, from the Northwest Rebellion in 1885 to today's professional female soldiers. ... Read more

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In Verdun, English and French speakers lived side by side. Through their home-front activities as much as through enlistment, they proved themselves partners in the prosecution of Canada’s war. Shared experiences and class similarities shaped responses based first and foremost in a sense of local identity.Fighting from Home paints a comprehensive, at times intimate, portrait of Verdun and Verdunites at war. Durflinger offers an innovative interpretive approach to wartime Canadian and Quebec social and cultural dynamics. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Canadian home front during the Second World War. ... Read more

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The First World War's appalling death toll and the need for a sense of equality of sacrifice on the home front led to Canada's first experience of overseas conscription. While historians have focused on resistance to enforced military service in Quebec, this has obscured the important role of those who saw military service as incompatible with their religious or ethical beliefs. Crisis of Conscience is the first and only book about the Canadian pacifists who refused to fight in the Great War. The experience of these conscientious objectors offers insight into evolving attitudes about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship during a key period of Canadian nation building.

This book will appeal to readers interested in Canadian military and peace history. The book is also relevant to those concerned with questions of voluntarism and obligation in a democratic society, and issues of gender history and minority freedom and identity. ... Read more

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For all but a few specialists, Canada's military history has been a largely unexplored terrain.Most Canadians have heard of the victory at Vimy Ridge in 1917, they may know about the Royal Canadian Air Force's role in Woarld War II, and they will recollect that Canada has troops scatteredaround the world on United Nations peacekeeping operations.But until now there was no single volume where a reader could find the essential information on all of Canada's battles and campaigns from the French-Iroquois wars of the 17th century to the UN peacekeeping operation in Croatia andYugoslavia.Who fought and why?What were the main weapons involved?This book, written by two of Canada's leading historians, provides the answers in succinct, clear form.Here are sketches of the military leaders, the Chiefs of Naval, Air, and General Staff; here are all of the key politicians who have been involved in Canadian military matters, the primeministers, defence ministers, and veterans affairs ministers; here are the winners of the Victoria Cross (and an explanation of that great mark of courage and the other decorations Canadians have won); and here are the forts, bases, regiments, aircraft, and ships that have made their mark on Canadaand Canadians.With over 1,500 entries, the Dictionary of Canadian Military History is the essential, thorough, and easy-to-use guide to Canada's military past and present. ... Read more