Brave Battalion: The Remarkable Saga of the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish) in the First World War

by Mark Zuehlke

On August 14, 1914, The British Empire declared war on Germany. Canada began to prepare for the conflict. Precisely two months after the declaration of war, the 1st Canadian Division sailed for England. The 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion, a strength of almost 1200 men, sailed with the 1st Division. When in England, the Canadian Scottish trained hard and had a superior battle preparedness than most of the comrades. Yet nothing could adequately prepare...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470154160
• ISBN13: 9780470154168
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 289 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.3"