The Guns of Normandy
 First edition cover of Canadian release | |
| Author | George G. Blackburn |
|---|---|
| Subject | World War II |
| Genre | Non-fictionbook[1] |
| Publisher | McClelland & Stewart |
Publication date | October 28, 1995 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 536 pp. |
| ISBN | 9780771015038 |
The Guns of Normandy: A Soldier's Eye View, France 1944is anon-fictionbook, written byCanadian writerGeorge G. Blackburn,first published in October1995byMcClelland & Stewart.In the book, the author renders a firsthand account of theNormandy invasionfrom within theCanadian Forces.The narrative account was called "gripping", given in "the most graphic and authentic detail".[1]The panel of judges who awarded the "Edna Staebler AwardforCreative Non-Fiction"calledThe Guns of Normandy"an outstanding example" of thegenre.[2]
Awards and honours
[edit]The Guns of Normandywon the 1996Ottawa Citizen"Book of the Year Award" and received shortlist honours for the '96 "Trillium Award".The book won Blackburn the 1996"Edna Staebler AwardforCreative Non-Fiction"as well, giving him acclaim at thenationallevel.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abGoodreads,The Guns of Normandy,Book review, Retrieved 11/21/2012
- ^abFaculty of Arts, 1996,Edna Staebler Award,Wilfrid Laurier University,Past Winners, George G. Blackburn, Retrieved 11/21/2012
External links
[edit]- Wilfrid Laurier University,The Guns of Normandy,Excerpt, Retrieved 11/22/2012
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