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Cinderella Army: The Canadians in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945

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By Mark Zuehlke

The Cinderella Army: The Canadians in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945, is a fascinating and comprehensive account of the Canadian Army's role in the liberation of Northwest Europe during World War II. Drawing from a wealth of primary sources, including personal letters, diaries, and official documents, author Mark Zuehlke provides a vivid and nuanced portrait of the Canadian soldiers who fought in this crucial campaign.

Cinderella Army: The Canadians in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945

by Terry Copp

4.4 out of 5

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The book begins with an overview of the Canadian Army's involvement in the war to that point. Zuehlke then traces the Canadian Army's journey from D-Day to the liberation of France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Along the way, he provides detailed accounts of some of the most famous battles of the campaign, including the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the liberation of Amsterdam.

Zuehlke's writing is clear and engaging, and he does an excellent job of bringing the experiences of the Canadian soldiers to life. He provides rich descriptions of the soldiers' daily lives, their hopes and fears, and their struggles and triumphs. The book is also well-illustrated with maps, photographs, and personal artifacts.

The Cinderella Army is a valuable contribution to the historiography of World War II. It is a detailed and comprehensive account of the Canadian Army's role in the liberation of Northwest Europe, and it provides a vivid and nuanced portrait of the Canadian soldiers who fought in this crucial campaign.

Praise for The Cinderella Army

"Mark Zuehlke has written a masterful account of the Canadian Army's role in the liberation of Northwest Europe during World War II. The Cinderella Army is a must-read for anyone interested in this important chapter in Canadian history." - Tim Cook, author of The Fight for the Skies: The Air War over Europe, 1939-1945

"The Cinderella Army is a gripping and informative account of the Canadian Army's role in the liberation of Northwest Europe during World War II. Zuehlke's writing is clear and engaging, and he does an excellent job of bringing the experiences of the Canadian soldiers to life." - John English, author of The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign

About the Author

Mark Zuehlke is a professor of history at the University of New Brunswick. He is the author of several books on Canadian military history, including The Canadian Army in the First World War and The Canadian Army in the Second World War.

Cinderella Army: The Canadians in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945

by Terry Copp

4.4 out of 5