| Title | : | Earthmovers in Canadian Service (1939-1945) (Double Dagger Bulletins Book 1) |
| Author | : | |
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| ISBN | : | 1777312191 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781777312190 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | - |
| Publication | : | Published November 28, 2021 |
THE UNSUNG HEROES OF WAR
"A bulldozer may be far more useful than a tank. The Eighth Army’s advance in Sicily would not have been possible without mechanical equipment, as in nearly every river crossing it was used to create diversions across the streams.”
Modern warfare requires modern machines, not all of which are as glamourous as a tank, battleship or aircraft carrier.
The humble crawler tractor, often mistakenly referred to as a bulldozer, was invaluable to the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War as it performed a wide variety of tasks. From clearing obstacles and filling in craters, which allowed tanks to move forward to support the infantry, to pushing Bailey bridges into position, their tasks were often conducted within the sight of the enemy and under fire. The cities left in ruins by heavy fighting created vast areas of rubble which required remediation, to support both military operations and the civilians trapped within them. As a result of this dangerous work, casualties amongst operators were common, and many were awarded medals for their bravery.
This is the story of the earth moving machines that were used by the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War. Crucial to victory, without their efforts many more lives would have been lost.
"A bulldozer may be far more useful than a tank. The Eighth Army’s advance in Sicily would not have been possible without mechanical equipment, as in nearly every river crossing it was used to create diversions across the streams.”
Modern warfare requires modern machines, not all of which are as glamourous as a tank, battleship or aircraft carrier.
The humble crawler tractor, often mistakenly referred to as a bulldozer, was invaluable to the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War as it performed a wide variety of tasks. From clearing obstacles and filling in craters, which allowed tanks to move forward to support the infantry, to pushing Bailey bridges into position, their tasks were often conducted within the sight of the enemy and under fire. The cities left in ruins by heavy fighting created vast areas of rubble which required remediation, to support both military operations and the civilians trapped within them. As a result of this dangerous work, casualties amongst operators were common, and many were awarded medals for their bravery.
This is the story of the earth moving machines that were used by the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War. Crucial to victory, without their efforts many more lives would have been lost.
