An introduction to the military history of Newfoundland 1775 to 1945

• Main Author: Naval Association of Newfoundland. Eastern Division
• Other Authors: Sheilds, Jim
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: [Naval Association of Newfoundland Eastern Division] 1997
• Subjects: Newfoundland and Labrador > History; Military; Newfoundland; Newfoundland studies
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns2/id/13782

Realizing how little about Newfoundland's military history was included in Canada's education system, the authors of this book set out to inform young Newfoundlanders about their province's military history. From fighting with the British to defeat the Americans in the Revolutionary War in 1775 to fighting with the Allies in WWII, Newfoundlanders had an extensive and important military history before joining Confederation. The authors wanted to educate students about this proud history by concentrating on the areas of battle in which Newfoundland soldiers were involved. Foreword -- An introduction to the military history of Newfoundland 1775 to 1945 -- Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve -- Royal Newfoundland Regiment, World War I August 1914 to November 1918 -- Newfoundlanders in the war at sea World War II -- Newfoundland in the war at sea the Merchant Navy -- Newfoundlanders in the R.A.F. and R.C.A.F. World War II -- Newfoundlanders in the British Army, 166th Regiment , R.A. World War II -- The 59th Newfoundland Heavy Regiment, R.A. -- Honors & awards. Includes bibliographical references.