Roy, Pierre-GeorgesLivre Rare Book
Roy, Reginald H.MareMagnum
For Most Conspicuous Bravery : A Biography of Major-General R. Pearkes, V. C., Through Two World Wars *SIGNED BY AUTHOR AND SUBJECT*
1977Signatures of Author and V.C. recipient George Pearkes upon title page. 388 pages including notes, index and black and white photographic plates. George R. Pearkes was decorated with the Victoria Cross in World War I, led Canada's Pacific Command in WWII, and served as Defence Minister in the Diefenbaker administration. He was deeply involved in the highly charged and hotly debated decisions of the cold war era, including Bomarc, the Avro Arrow, NATO, NORAD, and provisions for civil defense, and his views on them will be significant to those interested in Canadian political and military history. Moderate to average wear. Partial lean to spine. Usual library markings. Solid copy. Book
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