Col Chalmers Johnston (5 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very good, clean, tight condition. A few spots on title page. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.

Condition: New. 2015 N & M Press reprint (original pub c1930) SB 174 pp + PlatesPublished Price £18 The military history of Canada during World War I began on August 4, 1914, when Britain entered the First World War (1914-1918) by declaring war on Germany. The British declaration of war automatically brought Canada into the war, because of Canada's legal status as a British dominion which left foreign policy decisions in the hands of the UK parliament. However, the Canadian government had the freedom to determine the country's level of involvement in the war. On August 5, 1914, the Governor General declared a war between Canada and Germany. The Militia was not mobilised and instead an independent Canadian Expeditionary Force was raised.Canada's sacrifices and contributions to the war changed its history and enabled it to become more independent, while opening a deep rift between the French and English speaking populations. For the first time in its history, Canadian forces fought as a distinct unit, first under a British commander and then under a Canadian-born commander. The high points of Canadian military achievement during the First World War came during the Somme, Vimy, and Passchendaele battles and what later became known as "Canada's Hundred Days" Canada's total casualties stood at the end of the war at 67,000 killed and 250,000 wounded, out of an expeditionary force of 620,000 people mobilised (39% of mobilised were casualties).Canadians of British descent-the majority-gave widespread support arguing that Canadians had a duty to fight on behalf of their Motherland. Indeed, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, although French-Canadian, spoke for the majority of English-Canadians when he proclaimed: "It is our duty to let Great Britain know and to let the friends and foes of Great Britain know that there is in Canada but one mind and one heart and that all Canadians are behind the Mother Country." Prime Minister Robert Borden offered assistance to Great Britain, which was quickly accepted. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Originally privately published in Vernon, B.C. Special edition reprint series, #4. Special edition reprint series, #4. History, Decorations, Honor Roll, Nominal Rolls, Glossary. 169pp, photo illustrated. A 'mint' copy - 'as new' seemingly never used. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. From $4.00 to $6.90 depending on exact weight and location. Image available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations. Size: 23cm Tall. Book.…

Hb Original Blue cloth binding 174pp ,23 photos ,Roll of Honour and Awards, List of Officers etc. History of The 2CMR. It fought in all the major Canadian battles on the western front in the infantry role. Lacks fep , Binding lightly shaken O/w Vg And Uncommon.

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover book, first edition, no date but from preface estimated as 1931/2. Light blue covers with Regimental and Union Jack flages in colour to front. A copy of the personal diary of Lt.-Col. G. Chalmers Johnston D.S.O. M.C. 174 pages with photographs provided by the author. the regiment fought at Loos, Ypres, Vimy Ridge and the Somme. A Very Good copy. No inscriptions, No.197 label pasted to front end paper. Pictures available. …