Civilians at the sharp end : First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in northwest Europe

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  • Author: Borys, David A.
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    Civilians at the Sharp Endfollows the story of the Civil Affairs branch through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany in 1944–45. Borys demonstrates that while the Canadian Army was indeed concerned for the welfare of civilians, military operations took priority over civilian needs.

    Subject(s): Canada
    Original Publisher: Montreal , McGill-Queen's University Press
    Language(s): English
    ISBN:

    9780228006510

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    0228006511

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Civilians at the Sharp Endfollows the story of the Civil Affairs branch through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany in 1944–45. Borys demonstrates that while the Canadian Army was indeed concerned for the welfare of civilians, military operations took priority over civilian needs.

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Canada
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Montreal

McGill-Queen's University Press

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