Hello everyone, My new book on the First Canadian Army in the last year of the war in NW Europe is now out as of 15 Feb 2021. Abstract: "An Army of Never-Ending Strength investigates the operational record of the First Canadian Army during 1944–45 to provide detailed insight into previously unexplored areas of its administrative systems, structure, and troop and equipment levels. Relying heavily on primary resources and data, Captain Arthur W. Gullachsen demonstrates the army’s effectiveness at replacing its losses. The units of its three traditional combat arms – infantry, armour, and artillery – were steadily reinforced and their strength sustained. Personnel challenges did arise for the Canadian Infantry Corps during the Normandy campaign, but their impact was temporary and has been largely overstated. Close analysis of monthly resources, losses, and replacement flow reveals that the total fighting power of the First Canadian Army was never inhibited for long. An Army of Never-Ending Strength draws a powerful conclusion: the administrative and logistical capability of the Canadian Army created a constant state of overwhelming offensive strength, which made a marked contribution to eventual Allied victory." Link for looking at it - Amazon.com: An Army of Never-Ending Strength: Reinforcing the Canadians in Northwest Europe, 1944-45 (Studies in Canadian Military History): Gullachsen, Arthur W.: 9780774864817: Amazon.com: Books Cheers Arthur
The Canadians did not seem to do that so well in Italy before moving their Ist Division to NW Europe! Chris
