Days of victory

by Theodore Barris

In the spring of '45, peace was in the air, in Canada and in Europe. When VE Day finally came, it erupted with glorious celebrations, tears, and cries of victory. It was a sweet day and a bitter one for millions of people whose lives had been forever changed. This day, and long days of war that led to it, are brought to life in Days of Victory. More than 300 Canadians tell their own stories of the Second World War -- stories of courage, sacrifice, tragedy, and glory. It was one of the most trying times in Canadian history, and these ordinary men and women rose to the extraordinary challenge laid before them. Their stories are celebrated here, woven into a compelling narrative of the Canadian wartime experience, bringing the past vividly to life.--Dust jacket.