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- Title
Book Review: Building the Army's Backbone: Canadian Non-Commissioned Officers in the Second World War by Andrew L. Brown.
- Authors
Sarty, Roger
- Abstract
"Building the Army's Backbone: Canadian Non-Commissioned Officers in the Second World War" by Andrew L. Brown is a comprehensive account of how the Canadian Army recruited and trained non-commissioned officers (NCOs) during the Second World War. The book explores the multiple roles and responsibilities of NCOs and the increasing demands placed on them as the war progressed. It also discusses the challenges faced by the Canadian Army, such as political opposition to conscription and the need for French language training. The author draws on personnel files and training records to provide a detailed analysis of the development of the training system. The book highlights the vital importance of capable NCOs and their contributions to combat operations.
- Subjects
NON-commissioned officers; UNITED States armed forces; ARMIES; SPINE
- Publication
War in History, 2024, Vol 31, Issue 1, p103
- ISSN
0968-3445
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/09683445231219535d