Far Distant Ships is introduced as the official account of Canadian naval operations in the Second World War. First published in 1950, it offers a full wartime narrative rather than a narrow class or battle study. A usable copy had proved difficult to find for years, even among Canadian readers. The recommendation gives learners an institutional entry point before the later discussion turns to personnel and training.
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Far Distant Ships and Canada's wartime navy
Joseph Schull's official account of Canadian naval operations is introduced as a hard-to-find starting point for the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War.