John Boileau
JOHN BOILEAU is a retired Canadian army colonel and author of ten books and nearly 300 articles. He is a frequent commentator on military issues for radio and television and a lecturer to service organizations and historical societies. In 2010 the Minister of National Defence appointed him Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Halifax Rifles. He lives in Nova Scotia.
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Too Young to DieCanada's Boy Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen in the Second World WarBy John Boileau, By Dan Black, Foreword by John de ChastelainThe never-before-told story of underage youth in uniform |
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Old Enough to FightCanada's Boy Soldiers in the First World WarBy Dan Black, By John Boileau, Foreword by Romeo DallaireNow in paperback the story of underage soldiers who fought for Canada in the First World War |
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Canada's Soldiers in South AfricaTales from the Boer War, 1899-1902(Amazing Stories)By John BoileauStories of Canadian troops fighting a guerilla war with Dutch farmers on African soil. |
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A fascinating and readable account of the brilliance and determination of one man who played an innovative role in world transportation history. |
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Author John Boileau explores the involvement of Nova Scotia in the War of 1812 and the provinces' spoils, and casualties, of the war. |
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Fastest in the WorldThe Saga of Canada's Revolutionary Hydrofoils(Formac Illustrated History)By John BoileauIn Fastest in the World, John Boileau tells the story of the naval architects and engineers, excited by the prospect of developing high-speed submarine chasers, who built the world-class hydrofoil craft, HMCS Bras d'Or. |
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Author on:Canada's Soldiers in South Africa - Tales from the Boer War, 1899-1902
Fastest in the World - The Saga of Canada's Revolutionary Hydrofoils
Half-Hearted Enemies - Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Old Enough to Fight - Canada's Boy Soldiers in the First World War
Samuel Cunard - Nova Scotia's Master of the North Atlantic
Too Young to Die - Canada's Boy Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen in the Second World War
