WW2 Canadian The Shadow of Vimy Ridge Kenneth Macksey Used Hardcover Reference Book

**WW2 Canadian The Shadow of Vimy Ridge Kenneth Macksey Used Hardcover Reference Book** The Shadow of Vimy Ridge is a reference book authored by Kenneth Macksey, examining Canadian military history with particular focus on the First World War battle at Vimy Ridge and its long-term effects on Canada’s military identity through the Second World War. This used hardcover edition provides an analytical overview of events surrounding the April 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge, assessing the strategic significance, planning, and execution by Canadian forces. Macksey explores the evolution of Canadian military doctrine and the legacy of Vimy Ridge in shaping later Canadian operations in World War II. The book includes black-and-white photographs, maps, and reference notes for research purposes. This edition is suitable for researchers, historians, or collectors interested in Canadian military studies, the impact of World War I on later conflicts, and the historiography of significant Canadian military achievements. The copy shows signs of previous use, consistent with a reference work of this nature.  Total of 264 pages.