David Jay Bercuson Livres

The Valour and the Horror Revisited brings together source documents, original essays, and commentaries to provide an analysis of the specific accusations and of larger questions concerning responsible journalism.

Reconstructs the final days of the Bismarck, the flagship of the German navy, which was tracked and destroyed by a British armada in a dramatic turning point in World War II

A brilliant work of naval history, Deadly Seas tells the dramatic story of the birth, life, and death of two wartime vessels, one Allied, the other Axis, and, through them, the larger story of the epic Battle of the Atlantic itself.

Focusing on the Canadian army's involvement in the Korean War, this comprehensive history details the mobilization, training, and combat experiences of the contingent from the war's onset to the cease-fire in July 1953. David Bercuson examines the army's unpreparedness for combat and highlights the failures to adapt and learn from their experiences in an active war environment, providing insights into the broader implications of these shortcomings.

The narrative chronicles the comprehensive history of the Royal Canadian Air Force, detailing its evolution from inception to the celebration of its centenary. It highlights key milestones, pivotal events, and the contributions of personnel throughout the decades, providing an in-depth look at the Air Force's role in both national and international contexts. This account captures the spirit and dedication of those who served, illustrating the significance of the RCAF in shaping Canada's military legacy.

The Military Museums in Calgary, Alberta is Western Canada's only tri-service museum and military education centre. This book tells the story of how The Military Museums came to be.

Long Night of the Tankers presents a fresh account of a lesser-known but critical component of the Atlantic naval theatre during World War II. Using war diaries, after-action reports, and first-hand accounts, authors Bercuson and Herwig examine the story behind Operation Neuland, the German plan to interrupt vital oil supplies from reaching the United States and the United Kingdom by preventing Allied oil tankers from leaving refineries in the Caribbean. The story begins in February 1942 and follows this German attempt to scuttle the Allied war machine through to the end of the war. Told largely from the German perspective, it details the planning and execution of the Germans and the diplomatic, political, and military responses of the Allies, particularly the United States, to overcome the German effort. Winner, 2014 John Lyman Book Award for U.S. Naval History (North American Society for Oceanic History)

Vánoce ve Washingtonu je fascinující dílo zkoumá důležité období moderních dějin mezi prosincem 1941 a lednem 1942, kdy se Churchill a Roosevelt sešli v Bílém domě, aby položili základ velké válečné koalice. Oba státníci byli v defenzívě po ústupu z Dunkirku a bombardování Pearl Harboru, zatímco Amerika slavila Vánoce. Autoři Bercuson a Herwig detailně popisují dramatické dny konference ARCADIA, využívají deníkových zápisů, poznámek a podrobných zpráv, které zachycují historické události téměř v reálném čase. Nabízejí pohled na noční schůzky, společenské události, intriky a vztah mezi Churchillem a Eleanor Rooseveltovou, přičemž klíčovou roli hrál Rooseveltův poradce Harry Hopkins. Na setkání se mísila velká politika s intrikami, které formovaly události těchto dní. Kniha je emocionálním příběhem o dvou významných státnících, kteří se snažili překonat předsudky, aroganci a podezíravost, aby vytvořili silnou spojeneckou alianci, jež přispěla k vítězství ve válce.

Souboj mezi kanadským torpédoborcem St. Croix a německou ponorkou U305 v bitvě o Atlantik