Arctic Patrol: Canada's Fight for Arctic Sovereignty

by Eric Jamieson

In the 1920s, Canada's claim on the Arctic archipelago was tenuous at best. In 1880, the United Kingdom had handed over control of the area to the expanding dominion, though much of the area was still unoccupied and unexplored. But the need to reinforce sovereignty-- and quickly-- was driven by increasing threats on the horizon. The Americans, Danish and Norwegians were particularly active in the Arctic, posing sovereign challenges from both individuals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1773861336
• ISBN13: 9781773861333
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Caitlin Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"