Canadian Engineers
by
Col. A.J. Kerry, OBE
Maj. W. A. McDill, CD
Volume I - 1749-1939
Volume II - 1936-1946
Military Engineers
by
LCol K.J. Holmes, CD
J.R. Newell ndc
(Editor)
Volume III - 1947-1971
ISBN 0-9682063-0-1
| The History of the Corps
of Royal Canadian Engineers by Col. A.J. Kerry, OBE Maj. W. A. McDill, CD Volume I - 1749-1939 Volume II - 1936-1946 |
|
The History of the Canadian
Military Engineers by LCol K.J. Holmes, CD J.R. Newell ndc (Editor) Volume III - 1947-1971 ISBN 0-9682063-0-1 |
| These hardcover books tell the story
of military engineering in Canada; the early days before the creation
of Canada; the struggles during World War I and II and Korea; and the
evolution to a military engineering branch serving all of the Canadian
Forces. |
| They represent a valuable asset to
the libraries of everyone interested in military history and engineering
in particular. This is your opportunity to acquire these excellent records
of our heritage for your library. |
| Contents These books cover a wide range of activities by military engineers in the building of our great country, including the building of the Caribou Trail; the operation of the Northwest Highway System, the building of the Naval Dockyards on both the East and West Coasts; The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan; the construction of northern airfields; and the assistance in the time of civil disaster in Canada. |
| Volume III also deals with the Civil
Engineers of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Construction Engineers of
the Royal Canadian Air Force. |
| The series is a testament to the tireless,
and often unrecognized, efforts of military engineers in Canada. They
are profusely illustrated with pictures, sketches, fold-outs and multicolor
maps. |
| These books would make a suitable
presentation to your local library, for presentation to worthy associates,
guest speakers or other individuals and associations with an interest
in military engineering activities. |
| The proceeds from the sale of these books will
be used to further the interests of Military engineering including the
publication of future volumes of history. |
| Price List The Military Engineering Institute of Canada (MEIC) offers these books to the public at the retail prices shown below. By special arrangement with MEIC, the Canadian Military Engineers' Association (CMEA) offers these books to currently paid up members of CMEA and retired members of the CME at the discounted prices shown below. These books make excellent presentations to retiring members and are also a reliable source of information for speeches and events. |
| History | CMEA Members (Discounted) |
Retail Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Volume I | $36 | $67 |
| Volume II | $47 | $89 |
| Volume III | $50 | $96 |
| 3 Volume set | $120 | $227 |
| Prices include all shipping and handling charges within Canada. Expect delivery within 4-6 weeks. |
| CME units and associations may qualify for reduced rates for consignment sales through their kit shops. |
| Orders and inquiries by currently
paid up CMEA and retired CME members and CME Institutes may be sent to: |
| J.V. Johnson 36 Knoxdale Rd. Nepean, ON, K2G 1A3 Phone 613-226-7260 e-mail J.V.Johnson |