Description:
Montreal at War chronicles the experiences of civilians, soldiers, and returned veterans in Montreal during the First World War.
Brief description: Terry Copp is a Canadian military historian, director emeritus of the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, and a professor emeritus at Wilfrid Laurier University. He is an award-winning author of more than twenty books on Canada's role in the World Wars and an influential advocate for military history in both military and civilian education.
Review Quotes: "Montreal at War is a major addition to both Canadian military and urban historiographies. This work will appeal to students and scholars of Canadian military history who wish to understand the war experience through the eyes of Montrealers and the impacts of the conflict on Canada's metropolis. Because of its engaging and compelling writing style, the books might also attract general readers."