Canadian Heroes of World War II: True Stories of Individual Bravery from the Battlefields of World War II (War Heroes) - Softcover

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What kind of person single-handedly liberates an entire town? Who volunteers for one of the most dangerous espionage missions of the war? What drives a soldier to sacrifice everything for their comrades?
The bravery of Canada's men and women in World War II is a shining example of unwavering spirit. From the frozen battlefields of Europe to the treacherous seas of the Atlantic, these unsung heroes shaped the course of history with their fearless actions.
In the third book of the Heroes of World War II series, Canadian Heroes of World War II brings to life the incredible true stories of those who risked everything, like

• Léo Major: the fearless, one-eyed soldier who infiltrated the Dutch town of Zwolle alone and drove out German forces
• Joan Fletcher: a courageous driver who led hundreds of Dutch and British civilians through the hostile jungles of Sumatra to safety
• William Stephenson: a brilliant spymaster whose work in intelligence and espionage helped shape the course of the war
• Tommy Prince: a First Nations soldier who used his elite scouting skills to gather intelligence and carry out daring missions behind enemy lines
• Fern Blodgett Sunde: the first Canadian woman to serve as a wireless radio operator on a merchant ship, braving the Atlantic crossing over 70 times to support the war effort

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