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category: History
published: Jul 2014
ISBN:9780774825641
publisher: UBC Press

Unlikely Diplomats

The Canadian Brigade in Germany, 1951-64

by Isabel Campbell

tagged: canada, pre-confederation (to 1867), world war ii, european theater
Description

In 1951, Canada sent troops to western Europe to support its NATO allies. The brigade helped Canada establish its international status. In private, however, Canadian officials and military leaders expressed grave doubts about NATO’s strategies and operational plans. Despite these reservations, they sent military families overseas and implemented personnel policies that permanently changed the distribution of the defence budget and the character of the Canadian Army. This original account of the evolution of the Canadian Army – from a small training cadre to a truly national force – offers a new perspective on military policy and diplomacy in the Cold War era.

About the Author

Isabel Campbell

Contributor Notes

Isabel Campbell is a military and naval historian with the Directorate of History and Heritage, National Defence Headquarters.

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