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Title: Patriotic yet pragmatic
Review: Bercuson draws a fine line between being overly patriotic about the actions of Canadian forces during the Second World War and giving a realistic and factual overview of the actions of the Army, Navy, Air Force and political forces behind them. Bercuson certainly has a way with words; as a former student of his to this I can attest. Although not a piece to be looked upon for research material in an upper level history course, it offers young history students and anyone interested in the topic a detailed, provocative perspective of the somewhat forgotten history of Canada during WW2.<Although take note that Canada didn't actually use the Maple Leaf as a flag during this time - Canadians were sailing under the Union Jack - the title can be construed as a misnomer.>
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