Establishing a Legacy - by Bernd Horn (Paperback)

About the Book

Canada's oldest permanent force infantry regiment has left a legacy of professionalism and courage, paid for in the blood, bravery, and tenacity of its members.

Book Synopsis

Regimental histories are a virtual window to a nation. They provide insight into a country's culture, values, and martial spirit. But more specifically they tell the story of the men and women who fight their nation's wars.

Created as an infantry school corps to train the Militia, the Royal Canadian Regiment quickly grew to serve the national interest at home and abroad. From its first operational mission in Canada's rugged Northwest to assist in quelling the Riel Rebellion to the harsh veldt of South Africa to help defeat the Boers, Canada's oldest permanent force infantry regiment produced a legacy of courage and professionalism. This proud history was continued in the furnace of both world wars in Europe and shortly thereafter in Korea.

It becomes evident that in its first 70 turbulent years of existence, the Royal Canadian Regiment established a heritage of honour and service to Canada, paid for in the blood, bravery, and tenacity of its members.

Review Quotes

Through quotations from diaries written during (the Boer War) Horn graphically conveys the hardships that Canadians experienced in South Africa. His description of the RCRs somewhat fortuitous success at the important battle of Paardeberg (Feb. 27, 1900), and analysis of the strengths and limitations of its commanding officer, Lt.-Col. (later general) William Otter, are informativeDundurn Press should be commended for the books well-produced illustrations and excellent maps. The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, NS) on Sunday, July 20, 2008

"Through quotations from diaries written during (the Boer War) Horn graphically conveys the hardships that Canadians experienced in South Africa. His description of the RCR's somewhat fortuitous success at the important battle of Paardeberg (Feb. 27, 1900), and analysis of the strengths and limitations of its commanding officer, Lt.-Col. (later general) William Otter, are informative...Dundurn Press should be commended for the book's well-produced illustrations and excellent maps." The Chronicle Herald (Halifax, NS) on Sunday, July 20, 2008

About the Author

Colonel Bernd Horn is an experienced Canadian Forces infantry officer and military educator. He has authored, co-authored, or edited more than 30 books, including No Easy Task: Fighting in Afghanistan and No Lack of Courage: Operation Medusa, Afghanistan. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.