 First edition cover of Canadian release | |
| Author | George G. Blackburn |
|---|---|
| Subject | World War II |
| Genre | Non-fiction book [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 1944 is a non-fiction book, written by Canadian writer George G. Blackburn, first published in October 1995 by McClelland & Stewart. In the book, the author renders a firsthand account of the Normandy invasion from within the Canadian 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 Award for Creative Non-Fiction" called The Guns of Normandy "an outstanding example" of the genre. [2]
Awards and honours
The Guns of Normandy won the 1996 Ottawa Citizen "Book of the Year Award" and received shortlist honours for the '96 " Trillium Award". The book won Blackburn the 1996 " Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction" as well, giving him acclaim at the national level. [2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Goodreads, The Guns of Normandy, Book review, Retrieved 11/21/2012
- ^ a b Faculty of Arts, 1996, Edna Staebler Award, Wilfrid Laurier University, Past Winners, George G. Blackburn, Retrieved 11/21/2012
External links
- Wilfrid Laurier University, The Guns of Normandy, Excerpt, Retrieved 11/22/2012
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