BOOKS ON THE CANADIAN MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Since 1995, I have published four books about the Canadian military exerience.  The theme running through the first three books is that of the  courage  shown in battle by Canadian soldiers and about the rewards received by these men. The most recent book, Combat Mission Kandahar, broadly covers the actions of the Canadian battle group in Afghanistan and the experiences of Canadian soldiers who served there.
Combat Mission Kandahar: The Canadian Experience in Afghanistan
 As of August 2016,  journalists' reports and  a few books have revealed only scattered episodes of the Canadian military's mission in Kandahar Afghanistan. This book presents an overview of what happened from there between 2006 and 2011, and in particular describes the experiences of seven Canadian soldiers throughout their deployment. Seven soldiers with ranks from corporal to captain, from all combat arms including intantry, armour and combat engineer.
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Courage Rewarded: The Valour of Canadian Soldiers Under fire 1900-2013 Revised Edition. 2013
This book is a 2013 revised edition of the original. It contains many editing changes but most importantly it has a full chapter on the Canadian missions in Afghanistan, to complete the story of Canadian soldiers under fire since 1900.   It shows that Canadians have demonstrated an abundance of courage when called upon, earning them a well-deserved reputation for their valour, combat skills and fighting spirit.
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Courage Rewarded: The Valour of Canadian Soldiers Under fire 1900-2007 First  Edition, 2009
What is courage and how has it been recognized? this book answers these questions for Canadian soldiers in the wars in which they have been involved, from South Africa in 1900 to the first awards for military valour in Afghanistan in 2007.  The book includes an appendix which describes the history  of British honours and awards, and six other appendices which identify Canadian soldiers who were awarded gallantry decorations in various wars and campaigns.
Valour on Juno Beach: The Canadian Awards for Gallantry, D-Day - June 6, 1944.
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Canadian troops landed on the beaches of Normandy as part of the invasion of France. As a result of their actions this day, 94 Canadian soldiers, airmen and sailors were awarded decorations for courage under fire. This book gives the citations describing the actions of these men within the context of the events of that historic day.
Valour in the Victory Campaign: The 3rd Canadian Infantry Division Gallantry Decorations, 1945.
Between January and May 1945, the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division advanced across the Rhine River, through Holland, and into Germany. This book describes this campaign and provides a record of all the decorations for courage awarded to these men.