This book list has been created as a complimentary resource to "Christmas in the Trenches" a reading by Tom Douglas on December 3, 2009 at the Oakville Museum. This list contains books written by Tom Douglas, a link to his profile on the Writers' Union of Canada, and other books on the unique and touching event that happened on Christmas Eve in 1914.
At the age of 91 years old, Wess McIntosh, a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran of the Second World War decided to write his memoirs. In this self-published...Show more
At the age of 91 years old, Wess McIntosh, a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran of the Second World War decided to write his memoirs. In this self-published book, edited by Tom Douglas, McIntosh tells many amazing and interesting anecdotes about his life. The first run of this book sold 200 copies, needing another 200 to be order immediately. Wess, now 92, lives in Oakville, Ontario where he walks, bicycles, and swims daily.
Show less
At the age of 91 years old, Wess McIntosh, a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran of the Second World War decided to write his memoirs. In this self-published...Show more
At the age of 91 years old, Wess McIntosh, a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran of the Second World War decided to write his memoirs. In this self-published book, edited by Tom Douglas, McIntosh tells many amazing and interesting anecdotes about his life. The first run of this book sold 200 copies, needing another 200 to be order immediately. Wess, now 92, lives in Oakville, Ontario where he walks, bicycles, and swims daily.
Show less
Written by Countess Maria Hubert von Staufer, this book recounts memories of those who lived through wartime Christmas and the nuances of those times. Thi...Show more
Written by Countess Maria Hubert von Staufer, this book recounts memories of those who lived through wartime Christmas and the nuances of those times. This anthology contains poignant tales of families, soldiers in POW camps, men and women in army hospitals and of course those on the front line celebrating Christmas under fire in all its sadness and joy.
Show less
Written by Countess Maria Hubert von Staufer, this book recounts memories of those who lived through wartime Christmas and the nuances of those times. Thi...Show more
Written by Countess Maria Hubert von Staufer, this book recounts memories of those who lived through wartime Christmas and the nuances of those times. This anthology contains poignant tales of families, soldiers in POW camps, men and women in army hospitals and of course those on the front line celebrating Christmas under fire in all its sadness and joy.
Show less
Renowned military historian Stanley Weintraub restores the 1914 Christmas Truce to history in this non-fictional work. This is a story of when German sold...Show more
Renowned military historian Stanley Weintraub restores the 1914 Christmas Truce to history in this non-fictional work. This is a story of when German soldiers lit candles on Christmas trees and British, French, Belgium, and German troops serenade one another on a still night in the midst of this awful war. This is a seldom told story in the history of World War I that deserves recognition. Get this book in large print as well as the Oakville Public Library.
Show less
Renowned military historian Stanley Weintraub restores the 1914 Christmas Truce to history in this non-fictional work. This is a story of when German sold...Show more
Renowned military historian Stanley Weintraub restores the 1914 Christmas Truce to history in this non-fictional work. This is a story of when German soldiers lit candles on Christmas trees and British, French, Belgium, and German troops serenade one another on a still night in the midst of this awful war. This is a seldom told story in the history of World War I that deserves recognition. Get this book in large print as well as the Oakville Public Library.
Show less
Canadian spies during World War II played a major role in the fight against Nazi Germany, as revealed by Tom Douglas in this collection of stories. During...Show more
Canadian spies during World War II played a major role in the fight against Nazi Germany, as revealed by Tom Douglas in this collection of stories. During the conflict, spies or special operatives as they were called were trained in Oshawa, Ontario at “Camp X.” This collection of tales describes the conditions in which these men and women worked and the constant threats that they endured.
Show less
Canadian spies during World War II played a major role in the fight against Nazi Germany, as revealed by Tom Douglas in this collection of stories. During...Show more
Canadian spies during World War II played a major role in the fight against Nazi Germany, as revealed by Tom Douglas in this collection of stories. During the conflict, spies or special operatives as they were called were trained in Oshawa, Ontario at “Camp X.” This collection of tales describes the conditions in which these men and women worked and the constant threats that they endured.
Show less
Following the events of June 6, 1944 in which 14,000 Canadians were involved, Tom Douglas trace the amazing and courageous invasion of Europe that would c...Show more
Following the events of June 6, 1944 in which 14,000 Canadians were involved, Tom Douglas trace the amazing and courageous invasion of Europe that would come to be known as D-Day. Written with undeniable skill and energy, Douglas details this astonishing turning-point in World War II. His book is complete with many images, facts, smaller narratives, and incidents that are sure to draw in and keep readers.
Show less
Following the events of June 6, 1944 in which 14,000 Canadians were involved, Tom Douglas trace the amazing and courageous invasion of Europe that would c...Show more
Following the events of June 6, 1944 in which 14,000 Canadians were involved, Tom Douglas trace the amazing and courageous invasion of Europe that would come to be known as D-Day. Written with undeniable skill and energy, Douglas details this astonishing turning-point in World War II. His book is complete with many images, facts, smaller narratives, and incidents that are sure to draw in and keep readers.
Show less
Honouring those 16 Canadians who received the notable Victoria Cross during WWII, Tom Douglas tells their heroic stories in this book. Coming from very di...Show more
Honouring those 16 Canadians who received the notable Victoria Cross during WWII, Tom Douglas tells their heroic stories in this book. Coming from very diverse backgrounds and different ranges within the Canadian Forces, Douglas tells how each man displayed exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of danger, becoming one our nations heroes in the process.
Show less
Honouring those 16 Canadians who received the notable Victoria Cross during WWII, Tom Douglas tells their heroic stories in this book. Coming from very di...Show more
Honouring those 16 Canadians who received the notable Victoria Cross during WWII, Tom Douglas tells their heroic stories in this book. Coming from very diverse backgrounds and different ranges within the Canadian Forces, Douglas tells how each man displayed exceptional bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of danger, becoming one our nations heroes in the process.
Show less